Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities & Governance

Palo Alto Networks; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Counsel to join our corporate legal team in Santa Clara, CA. You will handle governance, securities, and compensation matters, collaborating with Accounting, Equity, Finance, Investor Relations, People, and Tax.

This is a high-impact, autonomous role reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Securities, and M&A.

Qualifications

• Attorney admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
• JD or equivalent degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience with corporate/securities or compensation matters.
• Experience with proxy statements and compensation-related matters.
• Deep knowledge of SEC reporting, securities laws, and listing requirements.
• Strong issue-spotting, analytical, and advisory communication skills.
• Ability to lead across functions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings, periodic and annual reports, proxy statements, and registration statements.
• Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits, including equity plan administration.
• Assist with corporate governance materials and public-company policies.
• Review public-facing corporate communications, including earnings materials and investor presentations.
• Oversee Section 16 reporting and 10b5-1 compliance programs.
• Support equity compensation and benefit aspects of strategic transactions, including M&A.
• Assist with maintenance of subsidiaries and entity structuring.
• Manage outside counsel on various matters.

Skills

Bar admission

JD or equivalent

5+ years experience

Proxy statements

SEC reporting

Securities laws

Stock exchange listing

In-house counsel California

Issue-spotting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Counsel to join our corporate legal team in Santa Clara, CA. You will handle governance, securities, and compensation matters, collaborating with Accounting, Equity, Finance, Investor Relations, People, and Tax.

This is a high-impact, autonomous role reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Securities, and M&A.