Director & Assistant General Counsel

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 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 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 transactions throughout the deal lifecycle, including integration and 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 deadlines.
• Trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders with a business-forward approach.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing and mentoring a small team, setting priorities, and building scalable legal support models.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve speed and quality in daily workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $210,161 to $432,684 USD annually.
• Position is eligible for equity compensation.
• Final salary is based on factors including location, experience, skills, and expertise.

Location & Work Model

• 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.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants requiring medical or religious support during the application process.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be based in the United States.
• The role involves collaboration with multiple internal teams including Finance, Investor Relations, Accounting, Corporate Development, People/Total Rewards, Equity, Internal Audit, and the Board of Directors.