Overview
This role is for a Director - Corporate Legal, a senior attorney position within the corporate and securities function of a leading technology company specializing in intelligent agreement management. The position involves partnering with finance, accounting, investor relations, communications, HR, and other key stakeholders to manage risk, meet public company reporting requirements, execute strategic transactions, advise the Board and executive management, and provide scalable legal support across various corporate functions.
This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted senior legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, and other business teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions.
- Lead and support mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring, drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, managing outside counsel, advising on integration-related legal, governance, and risk issues, and supporting strategic investments.
- Collaborate with Total Rewards and independent compensation advisors on executive compensation matters, including plan design, operation, and related disclosure issues.
- Partner with the Stock team on equity-related matters such as equity plan administration, employment-related equity arrangements, employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), and related disclosure issues.
- Support the Board of Directors and executive management on a broad range of corporate matters; plan, prepare, and organize materials for Board and Board committee meetings.
- Advise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including preparation and review of SEC filings (registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings), disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements.
- Plan and manage preparation of proxy statements and conduct of annual meetings.
- Partner with investor relations and communications teams on investor presentations, quarterly earnings announcements, scripts, and Regulation FD considerations.
- Oversee corporate secretarial and entity management functions.
- Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance on risk, compliance, and strategic implications.
- Demonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture.
- Plan and execute other corporate projects in partnership with the Deputy General Counsel and/or General Counsel.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- 15+ years of relevant experience, including experience at a major law firm and in-house.
- Experience with corporate law, corporate governance standards, and trends.
- Experience drafting, negotiating, and leading strategic transaction documents.
- Experience with equity compensation plans and executive compensation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Subsidiary corporate governance experience, including management of global subsidiaries and intercompany structures and agreements.
- Experience working in-house for a technology company.
- Managerial experience in a legal department.
- Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and superior attention to detail.
- Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
- Strong written communication and drafting skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ranges vary by location:
- California: $244,000 - $390,575
- Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota: $228,400 - $322,675
- Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (including NYC metro area): $228,400 - $344,575
- Washington DC: $244,000 - $344,575
- Ohio: $211,400 - $298,550
- Bonus: Eligible for company bonus plan based on performance; sales personnel eligible for variable incentive pay based on sales goals.
- Stock: Eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave (up to six months), full health benefits plans with options for employer-paid coverage from day one, retirement plans with potential employer contributions, learning and development opportunities, and compassionate care leave.
Location
- This is a remote position; the employee works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time.
- This position is not eligible for employment in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Additional Information
- Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
- The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected categories.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or for religious accommodations during the application process.