Director & Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Overview

A leading technology organization is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join their Legal team. This role reports to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, Commercial and Marketing, and involves managing a small, high-performing team. The position focuses on advising on U.S. securities law compliance, SEC reporting and disclosure, corporate transactions including M&A, corporate governance, subsidiary management, treasury matters, sustainability initiatives and disclosures, and equity administration compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. securities law compliance and public company disclosure, including drafting and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Advise on disclosure strategy and content, covering materiality, risk factor development, forward-looking statements, and consistency across SEC filings, earnings materials, and other external communications.
• Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations to manage the earnings-cycle process ensuring alignment across scripts, Q&A, investor decks, and disclosure backup.
• Support and enhance disclosure controls and procedures, including process improvements and cross-functional coordination.
• Lead annual meeting and proxy matters, including disclosure drafting, shareholder proposal processes, and stakeholder engagement, utilizing AI tools for efficiency.
• Oversee insider trading compliance, including policies, training, trading windows, and Rule 10b5-1 administration, incorporating automation and AI tools.
• Provide legal support for capital markets activities such as share repurchase programs, debt matters, and related disclosures.
• Advise on treasury-related legal matters including credit facilities and bank account governance.
• Lead M&A matters throughout the deal lifecycle, including integration and support for corporate development projects.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance best practices and evolving regulatory and market expectations.
• Support Board and committee lifecycle management including agendas, materials, resolutions, minutes, and action tracking.
• Manage global subsidiary governance and entity management including formations, dissolutions, reorganizations, and compliance obligations.
• Provide legal support for equity compensation programs and administration, including plan documentation, securities-law compliance, and governance approvals.
• Advise on sustainability-related disclosures and public statements, including reporting readiness and Board/committee oversight.
• Lead and manage a small legal team, including coaching, workload prioritization, process standardization, and stakeholder management.
• Promote inclusion and belonging within the legal team and across partner teams, fostering collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department with substantial corporate and securities experience supporting a public company.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, corporate governance, and public company compliance practices including disclosure controls and procedures.
• Experience supporting M&A and capital markets transactions in a public company environment.
• Experience with equity program support at scale, including global equity administration, insider trading compliance, and Section 16 processes.
• Excellent drafting, editing, and communication skills with strong judgment and ability to communicate clearly with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional workstreams and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Trusted business advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing and mentoring a small team, setting priorities, and building scalable legal support models.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve speed and quality in daily workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $210,161 to $432,684 USD, based on factors including location, experience, and skills.
• Position is eligible for equity compensation.
• No relocation assistance provided.

Location

• This role can be based anywhere in the United States with a preference for Pacific Time Zone locations (San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles).
• In-person collaboration required 1-2 times every 6 months.

Additional Information

• U.S. based applicants only.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
• Accommodations are available for applicants requiring medical or religious support during the application process.