Senior Corporate Counsel – Securities & Public Co (Remote)

GitLab Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity Compensation & Employee Stock-P

Home office support

Job summary

GitLab Inc. is seeking a Lead Legal Counsel, Corporate to own securities, public company reporting, and governance work.

You will partner with the LACA team and key stakeholders across Accounting, Corporate Development, Finance, IR, People, and Product to navigate complex legal issues in a globally distributed environment. You will guide quarterly reporting, proxy materials, board matters, and equity plan administration while supporting M&A and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience advising US-listed public companies on securities, governance, and reporting.
• JD degree and active admission to a US state bar.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and drive cross-functional projects.
• Experience explaining legal issues to non-lawyers and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own securities and public company reporting with SEC filings, quarterly reports, earnings, and proxy materials.
• Advise on corporate governance, board processes, equity plan matters, and related compliance.
• Provide legal guidance on formation, reorganizations, intercompany agreements, and wind-downs.
• Support M&A diligence, documentation, approvals, signing, and post-closing integration.
• Coordinate with outside counsel across jurisdictions to ensure high-quality advice.
• Identify risks and update policies, processes, and controls as needed.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and workflows; train junior team members.

Skills

US securities law

Public company reporting

Corporate governance

M&A support

Intercompany agreements

Policy & process improvement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active US state bar admission

Job description

GitLab Inc. is seeking a Lead Legal Counsel, Corporate to own securities, public company reporting, and governance work.

You will partner with the LACA team and key stakeholders across Accounting, Corporate Development, Finance, IR, People, and Product to navigate complex legal issues in a globally distributed environment. You will guide quarterly reporting, proxy materials, board matters, and equity plan administration while supporting M&A and strategic initiatives.