Sr. Corporate Counsel - Securities

Overview

This is a Sr. Corporate Counsel – Securities role supporting a lean, collaborative legal team. The position is telecommuting/remote from within the US and is designed for someone who can manage varied responsibilities, evaluate options quickly, and provide prudent assistance to internal executive-level clients. The work requires exceptional attention to detail when drafting, reviewing, and proofreading high-stakes SEC and Board materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and freedom from errors.

Responsibilities

• Board and Committee Matters: Support the Board of Directors and Board committees, including corporate secretarial functions such as preparing agendas, minutes, and presentation materials. Update committee charters and maintain familiarity with NYSE rules regarding board independence and committee functions.
• Related Person Transactions: Apply detailed knowledge of Item 404 of Reg S-K to assist the Board’s Committee on Independence Issues in evaluating such transactions. Coordinate with Sales teams to prepare materials describing the terms.
• Annual Stockholders’ Meeting: Draft the annual proxy statement and related materials, including opposition statements, director and officer questionnaires, and meeting scripts.
• SEC Reporting / Securities Compliance: Assist with compliance with U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, including preparation of periodic reports (10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, etc.), Section 16 filings, and Registration Statements (S-3, S-8). Support responses to SEC inquiries and comment letters.
• Quiet Period Compliance: Review press releases, blogs, and other communications issued during quarterly quiet periods to ensure compliance with Quiet Period Guidelines.
• Earnings Releases: Review quarterly earnings releases and related scripts.
• Corporate Finance: Support financing transactions and partner with Treasury on capital markets transactions, debt financings, and other related matters.
• Global Equity Program: Review annual equity grant materials and ensure compliance with global regulations.

Requirements

• Law degree from a top-tier law school
• At least 4 years of corporate governance and securities law compliance experience at a top law firm
• Passed the bar and licensed in good standing to practice law in the United States
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and proofread high-stakes SEC and Board materials with strong typographical, grammatical, and formatting accuracy
• Proficiency in using AI to support legal drafting, research, document comparison, and workflow efficiency, with sound professional judgment, adherence to company AI policies, and independent verification of work product
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, reconcile, and quality-check financial and disclosure data
• Experience with ActiveDisclosure or comparable SEC reporting and disclosure-management platforms, including document drafting, review, tie-out, and filing workflows
• Familiarity with BoardVantage or comparable board-management platforms is a plus
• Good judgment and integrity
• Professional demeanor and maturity to interact with senior executives and Board members

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BoardVantage or a comparable board-management platform

Compensation & Benefits

• US Hiring Range (USD): $126,200 - $264,100 per year
• May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral

The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off:
  • Flexible Vacation for eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position
  • Accrued Vacation for other eligible employees
  • For employees working at least 35 hours per week: 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment
  • Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week
  • Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon date of hire; refreshes each calendar year; unused balance carries over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Location

• Telecommuting/remote from within the US

Additional Information

• Some U.S.-based or U.S.-customer/client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates and/or drug testing requirements.
• Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.
• This role generally accepts applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
• Career Level: IC4.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law. Consideration is also provided for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.