Director - Corporate Legal

DocuSign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use DocuSign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, DocuSign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents, connecting it to business systems of record.

About the role

This position is a senior attorney in DocuSign's corporate and securities function. The team partners with finance, accounting, IR, communications, HR, and other key constituents to manage risk, meet DocuSign's public company reporting requirements, plan and execute strategic transactions, advise the Board and executive management, deliver scalable legal support to finance and treasury functions, and partner with DocuSign's equity professionals to provide efficient and responsive stock plan administration.

You will work closely with attorneys and legal professionals in the Corporate and Securities group, advising business and legal stakeholders to help DocuSign make informed, pragmatic, risk-weighted decisions while identifying opportunities to enhance corporate legal processes, scalability, and efficiency. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities.

Job Designation: Remote. Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted senior legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, and other business teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Lead and support M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration-related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting strategic investments in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance teams.
• Partner with the Total Rewards team and independent compensation advisors to review and advise on executive compensation matters, including plan design, operation, and related disclosure issues.
• Partner closely with the Stock team on equity-related matters, including equity plan administration, employment-related equity arrangements, ESPPs, and related disclosure issues, providing clear, risk-balanced guidance aligned with business objectives.
• Support DocuSign's Board of Directors and executive management on a broad range of corporate matters; plan, prepare, and organize materials for meetings of the Board and Board committees.
• Advise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including the preparation and review of SEC filings (registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings), disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements.
• Plan and manage preparation of the proxy statement and preparation and conduct of the annual meeting.
• Partner with investor relations and communications teams on a range of IR and stockholder engagement matters, including investor presentations, quarterly earnings announcements, scripts, and Reg FD considerations.
• Oversee corporate secretarial and entity management functions.
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance, and strategic implications.
• Demonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture.
• Plan and execute other corporate and strategic projects in partnership with the Deputy General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including experience at a major law firm and in-house.
• Experience with corporate law, corporate governance standards, and trends.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and leading strategic transaction documents.
• Experience with equity compensation plans and executive compensation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subsidiary corporate governance experience, including management of global subsidiaries and intercompany structures and agreements.
• In-house experience for a technology company.
• Managerial experience in a legal department.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and superior attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
• Strong written communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Pay

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

• California: $244,000.00 - $390,575.00 base salary
• Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Minnesota: $228,400.00 - $322,675.00 base salary
• Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York (including NYC metro area): $228,400.00 - $344,575.00 base salary
• Washington DC: $244,000.00 - $344,575.00 base salary
• Ohio: $211,400.00 - $298,550.00 base salary

This role is also eligible for the following bonus:

• Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals.
• Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.

This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Full Health Benefits Plans: Options for 100% employer-paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment.
• Retirement Plans: Select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions.
• Learning and Development: Options for coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements.
• Compassionate Care Leave: Paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events.