Capital Markets & Corporate Governance VP

About the role

We are hiring a Capital Markets & Corporate Governance VP for our Global Legal team in the US. This position can work from our NYC office or remotely based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Texas, Illinois, California, Colorado, Utah, or Washington.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute the overarching legal strategy for all capital markets transactions, including equity offerings, debt issuances, private placements, and public market/IPO readiness.
• Hold ultimate accountability for the timely preparation, accuracy, and filing of all SEC regulatory submissions, including registration statements (e.g., Form S-1), prospectuses, and subsequent periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring seamless alignment with the SEC Reporting and Accounting teams.
• Direct corporate governance frameworks at a master level, establishing boardroom policies, managing Board of Directors and Committee materials, and advising on shareholder relations and compliance protocols.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Team, providing authoritative, independent legal counsel on the structural mechanics, risks, and regulatory implications of strategic financial initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CLO, CFO, CEO, and external advisors on preparing the company for increased regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Own the strategic management of top-tier external law firms and underwriters' counsel, driving execution, accountability, and cost-effective legal spending.
• Design and implement institutional controls regarding insider trading, investor relations communications, and public market disclosures.
• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction with the broader Global Legal leadership team on cross-border corporate governance and ad-hoc strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• An accomplished corporate attorney with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in good standing in the United States.
• 12+ years of progressive, high-level corporate finance and securities law experience, split between a top-tier major law firm and an in-house public company (or public-readiness tech environment).
• Absolute subject matter expert in SEC rules, corporate disclosure requirements, U.S. GAAP reporting interactions, and modern corporate governance frameworks.
• A highly commanding communicator who can distill dense, complex regulatory regimes into clear, strategic business advice for Board members and C-level executives.
• An autonomous operator with a proven track record of managing multi-million dollar legal transactions from inception to close with minimal supervision.
• A dedicated team player who works effectively across matrixed, multinational functions and displays an entrepreneurial mindset toward solving legal hurdles.
• A skilled leverager of AI tools to scale and transform the legal function.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex capital transactions, including equity offerings, debt issuances, private placements, and public market/IPO readiness.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee legal teams and external counsel.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal securities laws, SEC regulations, and stock exchange listing standards (NYSE/NASDAQ).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with corporate governance and board-level matters.

Skills

• Strong legal knowledge of corporate finance and securities law.
• Experience with SEC filings and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and software.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• WELLHUB: Free Gold-level membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more!
• Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance. Access to telehealth, care concierge, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Work: Hybrid and remote options to give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 25 days PTO per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!).
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave to all new parents. For parents giving birth, we offer up to 18 weeks paid leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time while you get settled.
• Career Growth: Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions, build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities.
• Culture: A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where every perspective matters.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $256,128 - $300,000. The base salary range for other locations may vary. Actual base salary will be dependent on geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications and/or other job-related factors.

Schedule

This role can be worked from the NYC office or remotely based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Texas, Illinois, California, Colorado, Utah, or Washington.