Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Accuray Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray Incorporated seeks a senior corporate lawyer to join our legal team in the United States. You will advise on governance, securities matters and high‑stakes contracts, helping protect shareholder value while enabling growth.

You will partner with Finance and executives to manage SEC reporting, board materials, risk programs and complex commercial agreements. The role requires strategic judgment and practical business insight in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on corporate governance and securities matters.
• Track record drafting/negotiating sophisticated agreements and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEC experience

Corporate governance

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

BA/BS

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

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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.