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.

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, including materiality assessments, risk factor development, forward-looking statements, and ensuring consistency across SEC filings, earnings materials, and other external communications.
• Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations to manage the earnings-cycle process, aligning scripts, talking points, Q&A, investor decks, and disclosure backup.
• 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, 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 M&A transactions 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, with enhanced tracking tools.
• 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 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 tight deadlines.
• Trusted, business-forward advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and mentoring a small team, setting priorities, and building scalable, high-performing 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 such as San Francisco, Seattle, or Los Angeles.
• In-person collaboration is required 1-2 times every six months.

Additional Information

• U.S. based applicants only.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices.
• Accommodations are available for applicants requiring medical or religious support during the application process.