Corporate Governance and Financial Counsel
Provides corporate legal and governance support across Board activities, transactions, entity management, regulatory compliance, and potential IPO preparation. Requires a JD, U.S. Bar admission, and at least four years of relevant legal experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Support corporate governance and Board of Directors activities, including preparing resolutions, minutes, written consents, meeting materials, corporate records, and filings.
- Assist with preparation for a potential initial public offering, including securities-law compliance, SEC regulations, corporate governance structures, and internal controls.
- Following a potential IPO, assist with SEC periodic filings, exchange-rule compliance, and quarterly earnings materials.
- Provide legal support for strategic corporate transactions and financing events, including due diligence, transaction documents, and deal closings.
- Support management of U.S. and international subsidiaries and affiliated entities, including entity formation, dissolution, and corporate-structure changes.
- Monitor corporate and securities laws, SEC rules, and stock-exchange governance standards.
- Develop and maintain corporate policies and governance programs.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR/People, Stock Administration, Compliance, senior management, and other cross-functional teams.
- Handle special projects and ad hoc legal matters.
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Admission to the U.S. Bar in at least one state.
- Strong interest in fintech.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent legal and business judgment.
- Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage a high volume of tasks, shift priorities quickly, and execute with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Proactive, resourceful, flexible approach to varied legal projects.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range of $188,000–$250,000.
- Additional compensation may include equity and/or commission.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Skills
Corporate Governance, Securities Law, Sec Regulations, Corporate Transactions, Due Diligence, Financing Transactions, Entity Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Policies, Board Support, Internal Controls, Stock Exchange Rules
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