Senior Counsel, Securities

Overview

This role involves serving as Senior Counsel, Securities, supporting public company reporting, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance activities. The position requires close collaboration with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Communications, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with securities laws while supporting the organization's growth as a public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Registration Statements, and other securities filings.
• Assist in preparing proxy statements and coordinate logistics for annual and special stockholder meetings.
• Advise on insider trading policies, pre-clearance procedures, trading windows, and Rule 10b5-1 plans.
• Review Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Provide legal support to Investor Relations, Communications, and Marketing teams on external communications such as press releases, blog posts, earnings releases, and investor presentations, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD, securities laws, and disclosure requirements.
• Monitor developments and best practices related to securities laws and policies; assist in developing and delivering employee training on relevant legal and compliance topics.
• Provide ad-hoc legal advice and support on corporate governance and other legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status if required by the state bar in the assigned location.
• 5-8+ years of relevant experience practicing securities law at a nationally or internationally recognized law firm representing public companies or in-house legal department at a U.S. public company (a combination of both preferred).
• Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, related SEC rules and regulations, and Nasdaq listing rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience in the technology industry, particularly with SaaS or cloud computing business models, is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity while balancing competing priorities.
• Exercises sound judgment and provides pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice supporting business objectives.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships and communicates complex legal concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $157,000 to $210,000, determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
• Total rewards package includes discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (eligibility-based).
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by the employer
  • Company-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Mental wellness benefits
  • Family-forming support
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible, full-service childcare support
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Catered lunch in office and data center locations
  • Casual work environment

Location & Eligibility

• This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be either:

  • A U.S. person (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee),
  • Eligible to access export-controlled information without required export authorization, or
  • Eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.

• The role is subject to compliance with U.S. Government export regulations.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities are provided during the hiring process unless it causes undue hardship.