Senior Corporate Counsel

Elevate Legal Talent; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Curated training suite

Networking opportunities

Tailored benefits package

Job summary

A fast-growing technology firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel for a five-plus-month engagement. The role involves supporting high-impact corporate, governance, and securities matters while collaborating with senior leadership. Candidates should have strong public-company experience, a J.D., and at least seven years at a leading law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering competitive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years at a leading law firm; prior in-house work for a public company is highly beneficial.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing; California preferred.
• Experience in SEC filings and disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead major corporate and securities workstreams including periodic reporting.
• Advise executives on complex legal questions and business risk.
• Strengthen and streamline legal processes and workflows.

Skills

Strong public-company experience

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration with senior leaders

Education

J.D. from a well-regarded law school

Job description

Elevate is working with a fast‑growing, publicly traded technology company with their search for experienced Senior Corporate Counsel for a five-plus-month engagement. In this role you will support a wide variety of high‑impact corporate, governance, and securities matters. This attorney will partner closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams and will play a key role in supporting ongoing compliance, corporate initiatives, strategic transactions, and internal process improvements.

This is an excellent fit for someone who brings strong public‑company experience, enjoys taking ownership of complex matters, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead on major corporate and securities workstreams, including periodic reporting, governance activities, stockholder matters, listing‑related requirements, equity program support, and subsidiary oversight.
• Work on a wide range of corporate initiatives including securities law compliance and filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, Section 16 reporting, insider trading compliance),
• Support the preparation and review of public‑company filings and disclosures, and provide guidance on reporting obligations, compliance expectations, and regulatory considerations.
• Advise executives and cross‑functional partners on complex legal questions, business risk, and strategic decision‑making.
• Contribute to corporate transactions and restructuring initiatives, collaborating with internal partners across tax, finance, HR, and operations.
• Strengthen and streamline legal processes, templates, and workflows to help the legal and business teams scale efficiently.

Required Experience

• Seven plus years at a leading law firm; prior in‑house work for a public company is highly beneficial.
• A J.D. from a well‑regarded law school.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing (California preferred); candidates not barred in CA must qualify to practice as Registered In‑House Counsel.
• Strong, hands‑on experience supporting public‑company legal functions, especially around SEC filings and disclosure requirements; additional familiarity with executive compensation, tax‑related issues, ESG initiatives, or accounting/audit processes is a plus.
• Ability to think on your feet, offer creative but practical solutions, and confidently manage high‑volume, fast‑changing workloads and multiple stakeholder expectations.
• Professional presence and the ability to collaborate comfortably with senior leaders and executives.

To apply

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send 1) your WORD version of your resume and 2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to [e-mail]

Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands‑on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up‑to‑date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

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