VP, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate

About the role

Etsy is seeking a seasoned legal executive to serve as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate. This role will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer, oversee all corporate secretary functions, and serve as a key strategic partner to Etsy’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teams that:
  • Prepare and review Etsy’s SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy), and manage NYSE compliance, insider trading compliance, and other public company corporate governance matters
  • Oversee, implement and evolve Etsy’s compliance program, covering areas such as anti-bribery and corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), sanctions, anti-financial crime, and ethics
  • Advises on employment-related legal strategies and services, including executive compensation practices, and oversees employee-related internal investigations and employment litigation
  • Oversee, implement and evolve Etsy’s ERM framework and reporting, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and prioritize key enterprise-wide risks and to ensure scalable systems that anticipate regulatory and operational risks
  • Operationalize the Office of the DPO in Europe and the Corporate Secretary for Etsy’s subsidiaries
  • Lead in the development and implementation of AI tools to empower the legal team and its vendors to deliver first-rate work product in the fastest and most efficient manner possible
  • Provide thought leadership relating to legal risk at the executive level and with the Board; evaluate and explain technical, legal, and business risks and concepts with ease; demonstrate a deep understanding of our business, and the broader tech sector, as you evaluate and manage risk
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board on governance, enterprise risk, compliance, ESG, and public company governance and disclosure obligations
  • Collaborate with teams across Etsy to help shape a long-term governance and compliance strategy in light of evolving regulatory landscapes affecting ecommerce, technology platforms, and design and implement the systems, policies and processes for achieving compliance
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team while driving operational excellence in outside counsel management and legal spend
  • Serve as a visible enterprise leader who influences strategy beyond Legal and contributes to company-wide direction

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a foundation in securities law and corporate governance at a US post-IPO company as well as in compliance at an e-commerce company. JD and admission to a state bar (NY preferred); eligible to work in house in New York

15+ years of experience, including a mix of major law firm and in-house global public company leadership experience

Deep expertise in corporate governance, public company reporting (including executive compensation disclosures), and enterprise risk and compliance oversight frameworks

Experience managing and interacting directly with Boards and senior executives with integrity and confidence

Experience leading and scaling global compliance and corporate governance functions

Strong executive presence; demonstrated ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, stakeholder level-appropriate business-aligned guidance, both written and verbal

Proven track record anticipating internal and external regulatory trends and adjusting strategy proactively

Outstanding people management and leadership skills with a proven track record of building, mentoring and managing diverse teams

You will be a trusted mentor, dedicated to empowering senior leaders, building high-performing teams, and helping your team members reach their full potential and collectively contribute to the organization’s long-term success

Strong comfort level with and curiosity about technology, including emerging AI tools

Sound judgment, logical critical thinking skills, and the ability to operate confidently in ambiguous and unfamiliar situations

Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth technology, ecommerce or FinTech company preferred

Business-first mindset—you balance legal risk with strategic and operational considerations

Deep alignment with Etsy’s mission and dedication to building an ethical, resilient marketplace