Associate General Counsel – Securities and Governance, San Francisco Bay Area

Solutus Legal Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Associate General Counsel to lead their securities and governance efforts. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with SEC laws, developing corporate policies, and advising on legal matters related to equity and debt financing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public company law, particularly within the energy sector, and will be instrumental in guiding the organization through complex legal landscapes. Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of the energy transition and make a significant impact on its governance and legal strategies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant legal experience in public companies.
• Experience in compliance, international law, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SEC laws and manage related reports.
• Advise on corporate policies and oversee legal aspects of M&A.

Skills

Compliance with SEC laws

Corporate governance

Legal advisory on financing

International law

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Associate General Counsel – Securities and Governance, San Francisco Bay Area

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Role Overview

Our client is a publicly traded designer, manufacturer, and seller of on-site energy systems that generate clean, affordable, abundant, and resilient power. Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively retained to assist in hiring a seasoned attorney for the position of AGC (Senior Director level), Securities and Governance. The role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and is based in San Jose.

Company Background

With over two decades at the forefront of the global energy transition, our client pioneers solutions that empower critical industries in a digitizing, energy-intensive world, revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers, hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing, and utilities, delivering energy abundance for all.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CLO in ensuring compliance with SEC laws, NYSE rules, Sarbanes-Oxley, and 1934 Act; manage related reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements).
• Collaborate with the CLO and CFO on earnings releases, investor conferences, disclosures, and shareholder proposals.
• Develop corporate policies, procedures, and programs for a public company; advise on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues; serve as legal advisor on equity and debt financings, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Stay updated on governance trends and assist with Board activities.
• Support the compliance program development and oversee legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and international expansion.
• Advise on international legal issues, support stock administration, and oversee subsidiaries.
• Keep the legal team informed on SEC issues, governance trends, and legal best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 6 years at a law firm or in-house at a public company.
• Bachelor’s degree and JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience in compliance, international law, manufacturing, or energy sectors preferred.

Compensation

Base salary ranges from $280,000 to $320,000, with potential for a 30% bonus and equity, depending on experience.

Additional Information

Resumes sent directly to the client will be forwarded to Solutus for review. Due to high volume, only candidates matching the criteria will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.