Overview
This role leads the legal team’s securities and corporate governance function with responsibility for public company reporting, board governance, corporate transactions, and equity plan administration. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the position involves partnering closely with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Total Rewards, and Communications, and advising senior leadership on high-impact matters. It offers meaningful autonomy and broad scope across a public, technology-driven retail company.
Preference will be given to candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area (requiring 2+ days per week in office). Remote U.S. candidates will also be considered, with travel to San Francisco 4-6 times per year.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 reports
- Advise CEO, CFO, and Investor Relations on earnings materials, disclosures, and investor communications
- Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary; manage board and committee governance, including attendance at all Board Committee meetings
- Own the company’s securities compliance framework (SOX, Dodd-Frank, Reg FD, Nasdaq standards, insider trading), including policy development and training
- Advise on corporate governance, executive compensation, and related policies and procedures
- Manage outside corporate counsel across areas of responsibility
- Lead corporate financing, M&A, and capital markets transactions
- Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes to maintain best practices
- Oversee corporate insurance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with exceptional academic credentials
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including at a leading law firm practicing public company representation and in-house at a public company
- Deep expertise in U.S. securities regulations, corporate law, and corporate governance, with hands-on experience coordinating and filing SEC disclosure documents
- Experience administering equity compensation programs, including executive and broad-based plans
- Working knowledge of public company accounting principles, financial statements, and related finance concepts
- Strategic and practical thinker with strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate complex regulatory matters effectively to senior leadership
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and improve legal work product
- Ownership mindset and ability to operate independently in a high-visibility role
- Active and in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a technology-driven retail environment
- Familiarity with corporate governance best practices and executive compensation policies
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $151,100 to $252,000 USD, based on factors including professional background, experience, location, and performance
- Eligibility for annual bonus and grants of restricted stock units, contingent on employee and company performance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
Location
- San Francisco Bay Area preferred (2+ days per week in office)
- Remote U.S. candidates considered with periodic travel to San Francisco (4-6 times per year)