Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Accuray Incorporated; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on governance, securities law, and strategic corporate matters. The role requires a JD, active U.S. license, and 9+ years of relevant experience, with strong skills in SEC reporting and sophisticated contract work.

The position is based in Deming, NM, and involves leading governance initiatives and partnering with Finance and leadership. You will independently assess legal and business risk, draft complex agreements, and

Qualifications

• JD with bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active license in good standing; law firm or in-house experience.
• Demonstrated experience with SEC reporting and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate matters.
• Prepare and review SEC filings and related corporate disclosures.
• Support Board governance, meeting materials, and committee processes.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements; manage outside counsel.

Skills

Corporate governance

Securities law

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

SEC filing software

Job description

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise on corporate governance, securities law and general corporate legal matters;
• Prepare, review and file of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements and other SEC filings, partnering with Finance and other stakeholders as appropriate;
• Advise on Board and Board Committee governance matters, including drafting and reviewing meeting minutes and supporting preparation and review of Board materials;
• Maintain and update corporate governance and legal policies and procedures, including practices supporting SEC and public company compliance;
• Support company enterprise risk, compliance and regulatory programs;
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements as needed; Manage outside counsel as appropriate

REQUIRED BA/BS and JD required. Active license and good standing in at least one relevant U.S. jurisdiction required.

9+ years of relevant legal experience in-house, at a law firm, or a combination, with demonstrated experience advising public companies. Significant experience with SEC reporting and securities law matters. Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial and sales agreements. Demonstrated ability to independently assess legal and commercial risk and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations. Strong judgment, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills. To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further.

We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Our Vision and Mission

We work passionately to expand the curative power of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We pursue this by thinking, acting, and executing beyond expectations every day to deliver better, safer radiation therapy solutions and help patients get back to living their lives, faster.

Powerful Innovation that Delivers

We are committed to designing radiotherapy solutions that can take on the most complex challenges — while making commonly treatable cases even easier. From robotic to helical radiation therapy delivery, we invent unique, market-changing solutions that can meet the full spectrum of patient needs.