Sr. Lead Counsel, Corporate (Remote)

Overview

A leading cybersecurity organization is seeking a strategic, senior securities lawyer to support engagement with stockholders and the investment community on disclosure, governance, and proxy strategy. This role reports to the head of the corporate legal group and plays a key role in securities compliance, proxy season readiness, investor relations, and alignment with evolving regulatory frameworks.

This position is open to candidates based remotely within the United States, with a strong preference for individuals located in:

• San Francisco Bay Area
• Austin, TX
• DC Metro Area

Responsibilities

Securities Law & Disclosure

• Provide expert advice on securities law compliance, including filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16, S-8, etc.)
• Lead preparation and review of the proxy statement and annual report
• Support corporate disclosure and review of earnings materials and sustainability reports

Stockholder Engagement

• Support engagement with institutional investors on sustainability, executive compensation, and corporate governance topics, collaborating with investor relations, HR, and senior legal leadership
• Manage relationships with proxy advisory firms (e.g., ISS, Glass Lewis) and develop responsive strategies to their recommendations
• Oversee annual and special meeting processes, including coordination with proxy solicitors, financial printers, and transfer agents
• Advise on director elections, stockholder proposals, and shareholder activism preparedness

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with accounting, investor relations, HR, and communications teams to ensure consistency in disclosure, messaging, and governance positioning
• Serve as a senior member of the corporate legal leadership team and mentor junior attorneys

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years at a public company and experience at a top-tier law firm’s capital markets or public company advisory practice
• Preferred experience at a member of the S&P 500 and/or NASDAQ-100
• Deep understanding of evolving federal securities laws, SEC reporting, state corporate laws, and proxy regulations
• Knowledge of sustainability disclosure frameworks and reporting standards
• Proven experience managing complex investor and stockholder engagements, including with institutional investors and proxy solicitors
• Track record of successfully navigating annual meeting cycles and leading proxy statement preparation

Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage credibly with executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Strong judgment and diplomacy, balancing legal risk with business needs
• Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to mentoring and developing team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area: $240,000 - $315,000 per year
• Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off

Location

Remote within the United States, with a preference for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, TX, or the DC Metro Area.