Job description
Our client, a private, venture-backed consumer technology company with more than 200 million active users around the world, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist in its search for a Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join its growing legal team. Reporting to the VP & Deputy General Counsel for Corporate and Commercial Law, this attorney will serve as lead counsel for corporate securities, corporate governance, and M&A matters, and partner closely with the CLO, CFO, and the Finance, Accounting, and People teams. The role is hybrid and requires a flexible in office commitment 2-3 days a week.
This is an exceptional opportunity to serve in a high-impact role in a world class organization (and legal department) on the frontiers of its next material growth chapter.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the company’s SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements
- Collaborate with Investor Relations on Regulation FD compliance and the legal aspects of investor engagement
- Prepare agendas, materials, and minutes for Board and Committee meetings
- Help prepare for and manage the Company’s annual stockholder meeting in collaboration with counterparts on the Finance and Investor Relations teams
- Advise on financing transactions such as credit facilities, public and private securities offerings, and debt compliance
- Advise on M&A transactions of all sizes, from term sheets through diligence, definitive agreements, closings, and integrations
- Lead legal work for the company’s global corporate administration program, including overseeing maintenance of domestic and international subsidiaries, orchestrating international entity expansion, and advising on entity structuring and related matters
- Provide legal advice and support in connection with stock plans, executive compensation, insider trading policies, and Rule 10b5-1 plans
- Manage Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to the California Bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel with the California Bar
- 8+ years of combined experience practicing corporate law, preferably at a well-respected law firm and in-house with a publicly-listed tech company
- Deep expertise in Securities Act and Exchange Act reporting and compliance.
- Hands-on experience driving M&A transactions is preferred
- Experience with financing transactions such as credit facilities, public and private securities offerings, and debt compliance is preferred
- Ability to clearly communicate complex legal topics to cross-functional executive leadership
- Strong business judgment, with a track record of designing and implementing creative and scalable programs and solutions
- Exceptional attention to detail with accountability for follow-through and outcomes.
The expected base salary range for this position is $380,000 - $410,000 plus equity. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including a candidate’s years of directly relevant corporate legal experience.
Solutus Legal Search is proud to have been exclusively retained to assist our client with this special engagement. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus Legal for evaluation.
Please note: We receive a high volume of applicants for our in-house opportunities and will be unable to personally respond to each applicant unless there is a viable fit for the role. We sincerely thank you for your understanding.
Ref. #916-SLS
