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Lead Counsel, Corporate

Lead corporate counsel advising on securities disclosures, SEC filings, board governance, and M&A for a high-growth public tech company. Requires 12+ years corporate law experience and California Bar membership.

240k – 300kUnited StatesLegalRemote12+ YOE

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Advise Airbnb stakeholders on corporate legal matters
  • Lead securities law disclosure review and advice (press releases, earnings releases, investor relations presentations, website disclosures, Regulation G, Regulation FD)
  • Support SEC filings, corporate governance, and treasury matters
  • Partner with founder, senior leadership, and board members on board matters and committee meeting materials
  • Prepare board committee meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions
  • Support M&A and corporate transactions

Requirements

  • J.D. with strong academic credentials
  • Member of California Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel
  • Minimum 12 years of significant corporate legal experience at a law firm or in-house
  • Significant experience with Securities Act and Exchange Act
  • Experience supporting board committee processes
  • Experience supporting M&A and corporate transactions
  • Experience with legal issues faced by technology companies
  • Ability to establish rapport and collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to distill complex issues into concise, actionable advice
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to handle tasks of any size

Nice-to-Haves

  • In-house experience at a high-growth company
  • Experience working with international teams and cross-border matters
  • Comfort operating in a high-growth, deal-active environment

Skills

Securities ActExchange ActSec FilingsCorporate GovernanceM&ABoard MaterialsJ.D.

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