Job Description
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.
The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide strategic support for a broad range of SeatGeek’s general corporate matters, including corporate governance, securities law compliance, ​​equity plan development, strategic transactions, tax structuring and other general corporate and board matters. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to many internal teams, including People, Finance and the office of the CEO. This is an opportunity to support a late-stage private company in navigating its next stage of growth.
What you’ll do
- Counsel and advise on corporate and securities laws matters, including the implementation and compliance with corporate governance policies and procedures
- Provide support for SeatGeek’s board of director and committee matters, including collaborating with internal stakeholders on board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and governance policy updates
- Partner with SeatGeek’s equity team and advise on investor relations matters, including investor communications and outreach, equity transfer requests, and equity plan management
- Provide legal support and guidance on strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures, as well as corporate financing transactions, tender offers and similar transactions
- Partner with SeatGeek’s finance and compliance teams to provide legal support for corporate entity financial and regulatory audits and company filings
- Advise on executive compensation and private equity grant matters
- Manage the corporate governance of SeatGeek’s subsidiary and affiliate entities
- Help build a best-in-class corporate and securities function, developing processes that will scale into future stages of company growth
- Partner with other members of the Legal team on initiatives and special projects on an as-needed basis, including complex partnerships agreements
What you have
- J.D. degree with an active law license and a current member of a State bar
- 6+ years of combined legal experience (law firm & in-house), with experience working in an in-house legal department at a technology company
- Experience working for late-stage private companies through transition into public companies
- Comprehensive understanding of securities law compliance, including SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
- Experience with equity compensation plans and executive compensation matters.
- Superior judgment and integrity, intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and ability to provide practical and solution-oriented advice
- Experience creatively solving problems, taking into account legal risk and business needs
- Ability to independently drive accountability and influence outcomes
- Detail oriented, with the ability to produce work product that demonstrates subject matter expertise
Perks
- Equity stake
- Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
- A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
- Unlimited PTO
- Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Student loan support resources
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Up to $25k towards family building and reproductive health services
- Gender-affirming care support program
- $500 per year for wellness expenses
- Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
- $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
- Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music
The salary range for this role is $171,000 - $247,000 USD. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!
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