Senior Corporate Counsel

NetApp, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; USD 207,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Corporate Counsel to manage corporate and securities matters. The successful candidate will work within an award-winning legal department, responsible for compliance, reporting, and various corporate governance activities. This position requires strong legal competencies and project management skills, with a competitive compensation package and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement or Pension Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Volunteer time off program

Educational assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Restricted stocks (RSU's)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate and securities experience.
• Experience in SEC reporting, M&A, and financing.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Handle securities law compliance and reporting.
• Advise on capital markets activities and corporate governance.
• Support SEC and NASDAQ compliance obligations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

High level of integrity

Project management

Client-focused

Strong legal competencies

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

NetApp, the multi-billion-dollar intelligent data infrastructure company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Corporate Counsel to join its award-winning legal department. This role will be responsible for handling corporate and securities matters including '33 and '34 Act reporting and compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, equity plan compliance, capital markets activities, and executive compensation disclosure. We are looking for a candidate who is results-driven, client-focused, pragmatic, and has strong legal competencies and a project management mindset. This role will report to our Director, Corporate Legal.

Job Responsibilities :

• Handle securities law compliance, disclosure, and reporting under federal securities laws, NASDAQ rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other corporate governance rules and regulations
• Support SEC and NASDAQ compliance and reporting obligations, including the preparation and filing of registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports
• Act as a business partner and advisor to finance, tax, treasury, accounting, investor relations, corporate development, sustainability and corporate social responsibilities, workplace experience, and human resourcefunctions, assisting with legal risk assessments
• Advise on and prepare documents relating to capital markets activities and assist with other banking and investment matters
• Maintain programs and policies to ensure compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, NASDAQ listing standards, Regulation FD, and insider trading rules
• Assist with equity matters, including equity plan and compensation issues
• Assist with corporate entity compliance and management
• Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions
• Manage and build strategic and cost-effective partnerships with outside counsel supporting the above activities

Job Requirements :

• Demonstrated experience in general corporate matters, including SEC reporting, M&A, financing, executive compensation, corporate organization, securities law compliance, subsidiary maintenance and compliance, and capital markets activities
• Excellent business judgment, strategic and global thinking, and the ability to give practical advice with a discerning approach in all situations
• High level of integrity and professionalism, inspiring immediate trust and respect, and a natural inclination to do the 'right' thing
• Team player with a good sense of humor, high level of integrity, responsibility, and professionalism, capable of working in a dynamic, team-based, deadline-oriented environment
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative, with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level colleagues
• Experience and mindset in project management, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring timely completion

Education :

• JD from an accredited law school with at least one state bar membership
• 8+ years of corporate and securities experience in a law firm and in-house environment

Sponsor

Compensation :

The target salary range for this position is $207K - $309KThe salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and / or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and / or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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