Sr. Counsel, Corporate (Remote)

Overview

A global cybersecurity leader is seeking a highly motivated attorney with extensive experience in executive compensation and equity matters to join their expanding corporate legal team. This role serves as a key liaison between corporate legal, employment legal, and HR functions, playing a leading role in various workstreams including M&A transactions, compensation-related disclosures, and equity incentive matters.

This position is open to candidates working remotely within the USA.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation and equity-related workstreams for M&A transactions, collaborating closely with employment legal, HR, and other teams to negotiate and align on key deal documents, manage due diligence, and administer post-closing holdback arrangements.
• Advise on compensation-related disclosures and corporate governance matters, including proxy statement filings and annual stockholder meetings.
• Manage legal workstreams related to equity plans, including ongoing plan maintenance, international expansion, and preparation of performance award agreements.
• Lead preparation and filing of registration statements on Form S-8 and support other filing requirements as needed.
• Provide guidance on insider trading compliance and review and administer Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for stock administration functions.
• Assist with compensation design, administration, and compliance as necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to the bar.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
• Deep technical expertise in executive compensation and global equity programs, including associated M&A, disclosure, and compliance workstreams.
• Significant experience with complex cross-border M&A transactions.
• Collaborative and proactive approach with a "no task too big or too small" attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships and drive alignment among diverse internal stakeholders.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple high-stakes projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of distilling complex concepts into clear, actionable advice for legal and non-legal audiences.
• Flexibility to work varying hours to accommodate a global workforce as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $160,000 - $230,000 per year (for U.S. candidates).
• Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

Location

• Remote within the United States.