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Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Provide legal counsel on capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and securities compliance for a high-growth AI infrastructure company. Requires 4-7 years of top-tier law firm experience and a JD.

235k – 275kNew York, NYLegalOnsite4+ YOE

About the role

Capital Markets & Financings

  • Provide legal support on primary and secondary capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings, from initial diligence through negotiation, signing, and closing.
  • Manage the completion of disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and KYC requests; coordinate document flow with investors and banks.
  • Assist with post-closing matters and ensure ongoing compliance with governing document and side letter covenants, obligations, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records. Develop standardized templates and checklists to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency.

Corporate Governance & Board Support

  • Assist with the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions.
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, including vote threshold analysis.
  • Advise on company governing and investor documents, including charter, bylaws, voting agreements, investor rights agreements, and right of first refusal agreements.
  • Help build and scale corporate policies, controls, and processes that mature with the company as it grows in size and complexity.

Securities Compliance & Reporting

  • Support the development and review of the company’s securities-related disclosures and reporting materials, including periodic and event-driven reporting to investors and other stakeholders.
  • Help develop and maintain disclosure, information governance, and communications protocols appropriate for a sophisticated, well-capitalized organization.
  • Advise on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes for directors, officers, and other key stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Serve as a key legal advisor on corporate and securities matters to partners across the company, including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and HR.
  • Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • A minimum of 4-7 years of corporate and securities experience at a top-tier law firm.
  • Deep subject matter expertise in capital markets, governance, and regulatory reporting and compliance.
  • Proven track record of advising companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent business judgment and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme professionalism.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools (Claude, Gemini).
  • In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus.

Benefits

  • Industry competitive pay
  • Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
  • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
  • Employer contributions to HSA accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Teladoc
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Subscription to the Calm app
  • MetLife Legal
  • Company paid commuter benefit

Skills

Corporate LawSecurities LawCapital MarketsCorporate GovernanceBoard SupportRegulatory ComplianceJdMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAI Tools

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