Senior Counsel, Governance, M&A & Board Affairs

F5 Networks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Corporate Counsel at F5 Networks will serve as a key strategic partner focusing on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, working with the General Counsel and acting as Assistant Secretary to the Board.

The role involves leading SEC reporting, coordinating with Finance and Investor Relations, managing board meetings, drafting resolutions, and guiding cross-border transactions, with emphasis on scalable governance in a fast-evolving technology company.

Qualifications

• J.D. with 8–12+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
• Deep expertise in corporate governance, securities law, SEC reporting, and public company compliance.
• Direct, hands-on experience preparing for Board and Committee meetings, including drafting corporate resolutions, maintaining board minutes, and managing governance portals.
• Significant, hands-on experience leading M&A transactions, strategic investments, and corporate development activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors. Manage Board and Committee meeting logistics, draft high-quality resolutions and minutes, and support robust subsidiary governance and entity management.
• Act as a key sounding board and deputy to the General Counsel on critical governance and public disclosure decisions.
• Lead SEC filings and coordinate with Finance for earnings disclosures, investor relations messaging, and proxy processes.

Skills

Corporate governance

Securities law

M&A experience

Board governance

Drafting & negotiation

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Governance portals

Job description

Senior Corporate Counsel at F5 Networks will serve as a key strategic partner focusing on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, working with the General Counsel and acting as Assistant Secretary to the Board.

The role involves leading SEC reporting, coordinating with Finance and Investor Relations, managing board meetings, drafting resolutions, and guiding cross-border transactions, with emphasis on scalable governance in a fast-evolving technology company.