Senior Counsel, Corporate
Senior corporate counsel will advise on governance, M&A and venture transactions, securities-law compliance, public-company readiness, antitrust matters, and subsidiary management. The role requires 8+ years of experience, a J.D., and active state-bar membership.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Support all phases of corporate transactions, including M&A, venture, equity, and capital-raising transactions.
- Support public company readiness and securities law compliance initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve disclosure controls and procedures in coordination with finance, investor relations, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and review board and committee materials and advise on board-related governance matters.
- Prepare governance and compliance policies and procedures and update them as needed.
- Review and advise internal stakeholders on investor presentations, offering materials, public announcements, press releases, and other corporate communications.
- Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives, focusing on corporate governance, disclosure, and public-company reporting considerations.
- Advise on antitrust and competition-law aspects of M&A and provide global antitrust and competition counseling.
- Lead international subsidiary management, including formation and maintenance of domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Establish and execute OKRs to improve processes for scaling legal support for general corporate matters.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, corporate development, marketing, investor relations, and outside counsel.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm, a public company, or a combination of both.
- J.D. from a top-tier law school.
- Membership in a state bar in good standing.
- Substantial experience advising public and/or high-growth private companies on corporate governance, securities-law compliance, SEC reporting or IPO readiness, and corporate transactions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment and manage multiple cross-functional projects with minimal supervision.
- Self-starter who can operate independently and interact confidently with senior management.
- Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
Compensation
- Zone 2 pay range: $197,800–$272,050 USD.
- Zone 3 pay range: $186,900–$256,950 USD.
- Total compensation may also include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.
Skills
Corporate Governance, M&A, Securities Law, Sec Reporting, Ipo Readiness, Antitrust Law, Competition Law, Esg Reporting, Disclosure Controls, Subsidiary Management, Board Governance, Investor Relations
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