Director & Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Overview

A leading technology platform is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join their Legal team. Reporting to the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, Commercial and Marketing, this role will manage a small, high-performing team and provide legal counsel on a broad range of corporate and securities matters for a public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with U.S. securities laws and public company disclosure requirements, including drafting and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Advise on disclosure strategy, materiality assessments, risk factor development, forward-looking statements, and ensure consistency across SEC filings, earnings materials, and external communications.
• Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations to manage the earnings-cycle process, aligning scripts, Q&A, investor presentations, and disclosure documentation.
• Support and enhance disclosure controls and procedures, driving 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 programs, including policies, training, trading windows, and Rule 10b5-1 plan 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 mergers and acquisitions throughout the deal lifecycle, including integration and corporate development projects.
• Counsel 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, 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 develop a small legal team through coaching, workload prioritization, process standardization, and stakeholder management.
• Promote inclusion and belonging within the legal team and across partner groups, 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 supporting a public company.
• Deep expertise in U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, corporate governance, and public company compliance practices, including disclosure controls and procedures.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions in a public company environment.
• Proven 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 engage both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders with a business-forward approach.
• Proven people leadership experience managing and mentoring a small team, setting priorities, and building scalable legal support models.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve speed and quality of legal 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 is remote with a preference for candidates located in the Pacific Time Zone (San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles).
• In-person collaboration required 1-2 times every six months.
• US-based applicants only.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.