Senior Corporate Counsel

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,300 - 291,500; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their corporate legal team in Santa Clara, CA. This role involves assisting with corporate governance, securities law, and executive compensation matters.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed attorney with at least five years of experience in corporate law, possessing strong analytical skills. You will support SEC filings, corporate governance matters, and work with various stakeholders across the company.

This position features a competitive salary range of $180,300 to $291,500 annually along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be an attorney admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
• Advanced knowledge of SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SEC filings and annual proxy statements.
• Advise on executive compensation matters.
• Support corporate governance and public company policies.

Skills

Corporate and securities law advice

Executive compensation matters

Legal issue spotting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic corporate legal team. You will play a key role assisting on our company’s corporate governance, securities law, and compensation matters. You will work closely with your primary stakeholders, including Accounting, Equity, Finance, Investor Relations, People, and Tax, while being an important resource for your colleagues on a global basis. This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA, and report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Securities, and M&A.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is intellectually curious, creative, and able to identify and resolve legal and business issues that arise in the context of the company’s strategic goals and risk thresholds. This position requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a results-oriented approach.

Your Impact

• Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings, including periodic and current reports, our annual proxy statements for shareholder meetings, and registration statements.
• Advise on a broad range of executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including equity plan administration, securities law compliance, governance and related processes.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparing Board and Committee materials and maintaining and operationalizing public-company policies.
• Support review of public-facing corporate communications, including earnings materials and investor presentations.
• Support oversight of Section 16 reporting, 10b5‑1 plans, and related compliance programs.
• Provide legal support on equity compensation and benefits aspects of strategic transactions, including M&A.
• Assist in overseeing maintenance of subsidiaries, supporting internal entity expansion, and advising on entity structuring, tax reorganizations and related matters.
• Support the management of outside counsel on various matters.

Qualifications

• Must be an attorney admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state, and eligible to obtain registered in‑house counsel status in California. Must have a JD or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, with significant experience in advising on corporate and securities law and/or compensation and benefits matters.
• Experience in proxy statement preparation, in particular regarding compensation‑related matters.
• Advanced knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, securities laws, and stock exchange listing requirements.
• Experience quickly issue‑spotting, analyzing, and clearly communicating advice on comply legal issues.
• Ability to lead, act, and provide direction in the face of ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and strategic thinking.
• Strong collaboration skills to successfully work across business functions and geographies.
• Self‑start who is intellectually curious, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$180,300.00 – $291,500.00 per year

EEO Statement

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.