Role Description
This role serves as a trusted legal advisor supporting corporate governance, securities compliance, SEC reporting, and strategic corporate transactions. The position partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with public company requirements, manage corporate governance activities, and provide legal support for capital markets, M&A, and other key business initiatives. Candidates should bring strong experience in securities law, SEC filings, and corporate transactions, with the ability to deliver practical legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, securities laws, and NYSE requirements.
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Prepare, review, and support public company filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and registration statements.
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Manage Section 16 compliance and related filings.
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Advise on corporate governance, executive compensation, equity plans, and investor relations matters.
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Support annual shareholder meetings, including preparation of proxy materials and meeting logistics.
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Lead and support M&A and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and closing activities.
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Assist with capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
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Handle corporate secretarial duties such as board materials, minutes, resolutions, and subsidiary management.
Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
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Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
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3+ years of relevant corporate legal experience, including experience at a top-tier law firm.
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Experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and registration statements.
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Experience supporting corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, or other strategic transactions.
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Strong knowledge of Delaware corporate law, securities law, and public company corporate governance requirements.
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Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
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Travel: β€10% (3-4 times a year) Travel percentage reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
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In-house legal experience supporting a public company.
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Experience advising on NYSE listing standards and compliance requirements.
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Experience with Section 16 reporting, executive compensation, equity administration, and shareholder meeting processes.
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Experience supporting capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
Benefits
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The base salary range for this position is $220,000 - $235,000.
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This position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements).
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We follow a Flexible Vacation Policy, intended for rest, relaxation, and personal time.
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All time off must be approved by your manager prior to use.
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You will also receive 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually.