Overview
A late-stage private technology company is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal support across a broad range of general corporate matters. This role involves advising on corporate governance, securities law compliance, equity plan development, strategic transactions, tax structuring, and board-related issues. The position offers the opportunity to support the organization through its next stage of growth.
Responsibilities
- Counsel and advise on corporate and securities law matters, including compliance with corporate governance policies and procedures
- Support board of directors and committee matters by collaborating on meeting agendas, materials, and governance policy updates
- Partner with the equity team to advise on investor relations, equity transfer requests, and equity plan management
- Provide legal guidance on strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate financing, and tender offers
- Collaborate with finance and compliance teams to support corporate entity financial and regulatory audits and company filings
- Advise on executive compensation and private equity grant matters
- Manage corporate governance for subsidiary and affiliate entities
- Develop scalable corporate and securities processes to support future company growth
- Work with other legal team members on initiatives and special projects, including complex partnership agreements
Requirements
- J.D. degree with an active law license and current membership in a State bar
- Minimum of 6 years combined legal experience in law firm and in-house roles, preferably within technology companies
- Experience supporting late-stage private companies transitioning to public companies
- Strong understanding of securities law compliance, including SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
- Experience with equity compensation plans and executive compensation
- Excellent judgment, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and innovative problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice balancing legal risk and business needs
- Proven ability to independently drive accountability and influence outcomes
- Detail-oriented with demonstrated subject matter expertise in work products
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an in-house legal department at a technology company
- Familiarity with corporate governance of subsidiaries and affiliates
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $177,000 - $256,000 USD, with actual compensation based on factors such as experience, skills, certifications, and location
- Equity stake eligibility
- Flexible work environment with options for remote work or office presence
- Work-from-home stipend for home office setup
- Unlimited paid time off
- Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave
- 401(k) matching
- Student loan matching program
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Up to $25,000 towards family building, reproductive health services, and gender-affirming care
- $500 annually for wellness expenses
- Subscriptions to meditation, therapy, and medical services
- $120 monthly allowance for live event tickets
- Annual subscription to a music streaming service (Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music)
Location
Flexible; remote work options available with the ability to work from the office as desired.