Corporate Governance & Securities Couns

ZP Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Director to support a leading publicly traded healthcare technology company, onsite in Tempe, AZ. You will guide corporate governance, SEC reporting, and securities compliance while collaborating with business leaders across the organization.

The role requires 12+ years of relevant experience, JD, and strong governance expertise. Responsibilities include board materials, SEC disclosures, and M&A/financing support with a focus on

Qualifications

• 12+ years of corporate legal experience in a law firm or public company.
• Strong experience with SEC reporting and securities compliance.
• Knowledge of Nasdaq listing standards, SOX, and insider trading regulations.
• Experience supporting Board governance and annual shareholder meetings.
• Ability to advise executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Board of Directors and committee governance activities.
• Prepare and review board materials, resolutions, meeting minutes, and annual shareholder meeting documentation.
• Lead SEC reporting and disclosure activities (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-8, Proxy Statements).
• Oversee insider trading compliance, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144 matters, and 10b5-1 plans.
• Monitor SEC regulations and Nasdaq listing standards.
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, and HR teams on disclosure and compliance matters.
• Support earnings releases, investor communications, and disclosure reviews.
• Provide legal support for financing transactions and corporate initiatives.
• Oversee subsidiary governance and entity management.
• Drive process improvements, technology, and AI initiatives within legal operations.
• Manage outside counsel and support corporate transactions and restructuring.

Skills

SEC reporting

Securities compliance

Corporate governance

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Workiva/Wdesk

Intelligize

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Director to support a leading publicly traded healthcare technology company working onsite Monday - Friday in Tempe, AZ. The ideal Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Director will provide legal guidance on corporate governance, SEC reporting, securities compliance, board matters, and public company requirements while partnering with business leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities of the Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Director:

• Support Board of Directors and committee governance activities.
• Prepare and review board materials, resolutions, meeting minutes, and annual shareholder meeting documentation.
• Lead SEC reporting and disclosure activities, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-8, and Proxy Statements.
• Oversee insider trading compliance, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144 matters, and 10b5-1 trading plans.
• Monitor SEC regulations, Nasdaq listing standards, and corporate governance developments.
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, and HR teams on disclosure and compliance matters.
• Support earnings releases, investor communications, and disclosure reviews.
• Provide legal support for financing transactions and other corporate initiatives.
• Oversee subsidiary governance, entity management, and compliance activities.
• Drive process improvements and support technology, automation, and AI initiatives within legal operations.
• Manage outside counsel and support corporate transactions and restructuring efforts.

Qualifications of the Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Director:

• 12+ years of corporate legal experience within a law firm, publicly traded company, or a combination of both.
• Strong experience with SEC reporting, securities law compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• Knowledge of SEC regulations, Nasdaq listing standards, SOX, Dodd-Frank, and insider trading regulations.
• Experience supporting Board governance, proxy statements, and annual shareholder meetings.
• Ability to advise executives and cross-functional stakeholders on governance and compliance matters.
• Experience partnering with Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax, and Human Resources teams.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience with Workiva, Wdesk, Intelligize, or similar governance and reporting platforms preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Compensation for the Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Director includes:

• Salary range: $190,000 - $250,000 annually depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 09/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Corporate Governance, Securities Counsel, Contract Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Director Legal Counsel, SEC Reporting, SEC Filings, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Form S-8, Proxy Statements, Securities Law, Public Company Compliance, Board Governance, Board of Directors, Corporate Secretary, Annual Shareholder Meeting, Disclosure Controls, Nasdaq Listing Standards, SOX Compliance, Dodd-Frank, Insider Trading Compliance, Section 16 Reporting, Rule 144, 10b5-1 Plans, Investor Relations, Treasury, Finance, Tax, Executive Compensation, Corporate Transactions, Financing Transactions, Due Diligence, Entity Management, Subsidiary Governance

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