Corporate Legal Director - Securities, M&A

Key Responsibilities
SEC Compliance & Capital Markets: Own end-to-end public company reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings. Lead legal execution for equity/debt offerings and capital market transactions
Corporate Governance & Board Support: Advise senior leadership and the Board of Directors (and its committees) on corporate governance best practices, ESG, and annual stockholder meeting preparation, including managing the annual Proxy Statement
M&A & Strategic Growth: Lead legal strategy, diligence, drafting, negotiation, and post-closing integration for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
Corporate Finance & Equity Operations: Partner with HR and Finance to design, administer, and maintain legal oversight of global equity programs, executive compensation matters, and trade compliance policies
Investor Relations & Communications: Provide strategic legal counsel on earnings releases, investor presentations, public disclosures, and corporate PR initiatives
Legal Tech & Team Leadership: Direct external counsel performance and legal budgets. Drive operational innovation by implementing advanced technologies and AI workflows to optimize legal delivery across cross-functional teams

Qualifications
Education & Bar: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
Experience: 10–12+ years of corporate experience spanning a top-tier law firm and a fast-growing, public technology company
Subject Matter Expertise: Proven record of leading public company SEC filings, corporate governance frameworks, M&A transactions, and board-level reporting
Executive Presence: Exceptional communication and advisory skills, with a track record of driving consensus and advising C-suite executives and board members
Strategic Vision & Execution: Strong business acumen, sound risk evaluation skills, and the ability to scale legal frameworks in a dynamic market environment