Senior SEC & Corporate Governance Attorney (Remote)

cerence; United States; On-site; USD 168,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equity awards

Hybrid work available

Job summary

Cerence is seeking an experienced SEC & Corporate Governance Attorney to lead U.S. securities compliance, disclosures, and governance for a public company. You will collaborate with executives, finance, investor relations, HR, internal audit, and the board.

Responsibilities include SEC filings, Regulation FD, governance policy development, board materials, and executive compensation disclosures, with ongoing support for strategic transactions and risk management.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in public company securities law, governance, and capital markets.
• Experience with SEC reporting, disclosures, and Section 16 requirements.
• Familiarity with Nasdaq listing standards and governance best practices.
• Experience at a major law firm or publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, DEF 14A) and disclosures.
• Advise on securities laws, Regulation FD, insider trading, and governance matters.
• Support Board materials, governance policies, and shareholder communications.
• Oversee executive compensation disclosures and equity program considerations.
• Support M&A and capital markets activities, due diligence, and disclosures.

Skills

Strong business judgment

Executive presence

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Cerence is seeking an experienced SEC & Corporate Governance Attorney to lead U.S. securities compliance, disclosures, and governance for a public company. You will collaborate with executives, finance, investor relations, HR, internal audit, and the board.

Responsibilities include SEC filings, Regulation FD, governance policy development, board materials, and executive compensation disclosures, with ongoing support for strategic transactions and risk management.