Lead Legal Counsel, Corporate
Core
Lead Legal Counsel owning securities, public company reporting, and corporate governance for a public technology company.
Role type
Senior individual contributor legal counsel (securities & corporate governance)
Builds
SEC filings, quarterly reports, earnings releases, annual proxy statements, investor presentations, and corporate governance frameworks
Domain
Public company law, securities regulation, corporate governance, M&A
Required skills
Securities law expertise, public company reporting, corporate governance, M&A support, outside counsel management, risk assessment, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
In-house experience at public SaaS/software companies, cross-border corporate matters, legal technology proficiency
Technologies
GitLab, AI-enabled workflows
Responsibilities
Own securities and public company reporting matters including SEC filings and earnings releases; Advise on corporate governance including board processes and equity plans; Provide legal guidance on complex entity matters across jurisdictions; Support M&A and strategic transactions; Engage and manage outside counsel; Identify legal risks and monitor developments; Build and improve legal playbooks and templates.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC