Corporate Counsel

About the role

Riskified is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join our team of 6 attorneys. Reporting to the Director, Legal, you will be a key member of the corporate legal function—owning critical workstreams across SEC reporting, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful public tech company and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership as they navigate complex strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• JD Required. Member of the New York or other U.S. state Bar
• 2 to 3+ years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, ideally with a background in securities laws, public company disclosure, corporate governance and / or M&A
• Prior experience drafting and reviewing Exchange Act filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K etc.) and advising on executive compensation and benefits
• Experience working with the Israel Companies Law is helpful but not required
• Strong technical drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and responsiveness
• Collaborative and can communicate clearly with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Practical mindset towards protecting the company from risks while enabling fast paced growth and innovation
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Able to work independently while having good judgment to escalate significant matters

What You'll Be Doing

• A key member of Riskified’s corporate legal function
• Work closely as part of a cross-functional team on Exchange Act filings and other public disclosure documents, including preparation of earnings releases, 10-Ks / 20-Fs, 10-Qs, 8-Ks / 6-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Filings and other SEC-related documents
• Assist with planning and preparation for board and committee meetings, and annual shareholder meetings
• Serve as a trusted business advisor to the General Counsel, CEO, CFO and other key individuals in the company on corporate, regulatory, strategy, international and employee equity matters
• Maintain corporate compliance programs throughout the company, as well as developing educational materials for employees and executives on securities law, insider trading, and related topics
• Provide legal support on compliance with applicable laws and on establishing and maintaining foreign entities
• Proactively anticipate legal issues that could impact the company and bring practical, risk-based recommendations to leadership
• Provide counsel on corporate transactions, including securities offerings, financings, investments, acquisitions and divestitures and other strategic initiatives
• Opportunities to expand into other legal substantive areas depending on skills and interests, including commercial contracts, bankruptcy, insurance, real estate and privacy

Benefits

• Base salary range for this position is $175,000-$190,000
• The base salary is just one part of the pay package at Riskified. All full-time regular employees receive a bonus target and are eligible to receive stock-based awards
• We also offer a wide-ranging opportunities to volunteer and make an impact in local communities
• We are committed to your professional development with global onboarding, sales bootcamp, skills-based courses, full access to Udemy, lunch & learns
• Awesome Riskified gifts and swag!