Senior Corporate Counsel

NetApp; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 207,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their Corporate Legal Team. The role involves handling corporate governance, SEC compliance, and mergers and acquisitions. This remote position requires strong legal competencies and a results-driven mindset, with opportunities for increased responsibility over time.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-Based Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate and securities experience in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Demonstrated experience in SEC reporting, M&A, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Handle securities law compliance and reporting under federal laws.
• Support SEC and NASDAQ compliance and reporting obligations.
• Act as business partner to various functions and assist with legal risk assessments.

Skills

Business Judgment

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Education

JD

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

NetApp's Corporate Legal Team is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our world-class legal department. You will bring experience in corporate and securities matters including '33 and '34 Act reporting and compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, equity plan compliance and executive compensation disclosure. We are looking for a candidate who is results-driven, client-focused, pragmatic, and has strong legal competencies. This will be a remote position, and candidates throughout the US will be considered. This role will report to our Director, Corporate & Securities, and will work closely with our Vice President, Corporate Legal. This role will start as an individual contributor, with a path to increased scope and management responsibility over time.

Job Responsibilities:
* Handling securities law compliance, disclosure and reporting under federal securities laws, NASDAQ rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other corporate governance rules and regulations.
* Support the timely satisfaction of SEC and NASDAQ compliance and reporting obligations, including the preparation and filing of registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements and Section 16 reports.
* Act as business partner and advisor to finance, tax, treasury, corporate development and human resources functions and assisting with legal risk assessments.
* Maintain programs and policies to ensure compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, NASDAQ listing standards, Regulation FD and insider trading rules.
* Track regulatory and corporate governance developments and advise accordingly.
* Assist on equity matters, including equity plan and compensation issues.
* Oversee corporate entity compliance and management.
* Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisition.

Job Requirements

* Demonstrated experience in general corporate matters, including SEC reporting, M&A, financing, executive compensation, corporate organization, and securities law compliance
* Excellent business judgment, ability to think strategically and globally and to give practical advice, and demonstrates wisdom and discerning approach in all situations
* High level of integrity and professionalism, immediately inspires trust and respect, and instinctively does the 'right' thing
* Team player with a good sense of humor and high level of integrity, responsibility and professionalism, and the ability to work in a dynamic, team-based deadline-oriented environment
* Proactive, enthusiastic and innovative, with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
* Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
* Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level colleagues

Education

* JD with at least one state bar membership
* 4+ years of corporate and securities experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is $207K - $309KThe salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.