Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Accuray; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on governance, securities law, and general corporate matters, partnering with Finance to support SEC filings and board processes.

You will help maintain governance policies, support risk and regulatory programs, and draft/negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements while managing outside counsel as needed. JD and U.S. licensure required with 9+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and JD required.
• Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 9+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience advising public companies.
• Significant experience with SEC reporting and securities law matters.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial and sales agreements.
• Ability to independently assess legal and commercial risk and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Strong judgment, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Corporate governance

Securities law

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

BA/BS

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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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.