Sr. Corporate Counsel - Corporate Governance & Securities

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the company's ongoing compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC rules and regulations, and NASDAQ listing standards.
• Advise on and assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of disclosure controls and procedures.
• Care for and enhance the company's insider trading compliance program, including policy administration, training, monitoring, and Rule 10b5-1 plan compliance.
• Manage relationships with the company’s transfer agent and support equity recordkeeping and shareholder administration activities.
• Serve as a key member of the Corporate Secretary's Office and provide legal counsel and strategic support on corporate governance, securities law compliance, executive compensation, and public company reporting matters.
• Coordinate legal and governance aspects of the annual meeting of shareholders, including proxy statement preparation, meeting logistics, and shareholder communications.
• Manage shareholder proposals and related engagement efforts, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Partner with Investor Relations and external advisors on shareholder outreach, governance matters, and proxy advisory firm engagement.
• Provide legal support to Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Tax, and other corporate functions on securities law, disclosure, governance, and public company matters.
• Advise on earnings releases, investor communications, corporate responsibility disclosures, and other external communications.
• Partners cross-functionally to identify legal and regulatory risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of experience practicing corporate and securities law at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company legal department.
• Significant experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, corporate governance, executive compensation, and securities law compliance matters.
• Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations, NASDAQ listing standards, corporate governance practices, and executive compensation disclosure requirements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills
• Talent for creative problem-solving
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and compensation package
• Multiple wealth-building opportunities through annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches
• Unlimited paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs

Pay

• Base Pay Range: $144,100 - $260,000
• Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

Schedule

• No travel required
• No DOT regulated position
• No safety sensitive position