Sr. Counsel, Corporate

United States Digital Space LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 187,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data + AI Platform company is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its expanding Legal team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on governance, M&A and venture transactions, public company readiness and securities compliance, and subsidiary management, partnering with stakeholders across the company.

You will be a proactive, organized legal professional in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with finance, corporate development, investor relations and outside counsel to

Qualifications

• 8+ years at a national or large law firm, or in-house in a public company
• J.D. from a top-tier law school
• Member of a state bar in good standing
• Experience advising public/high-growth companies on governance, securities, IPO readiness or corporate transactions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior management

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of corporate transactions, including M&A and ventures
• Support public company readiness and securities law compliance
• Develop and improve disclosure controls with finance and IR
• Prepare and review board materials and advise on governance
• Review investor materials and corporate communications
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting
• Advise on antitrust aspects of M&A and global competition counseling
• Lead international subsidiary management
• Establish OKRs to scale legal support for general corporate matters
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Corporate governance

Securities law

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Public company readiness

Strong communication

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

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the company is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our expanding Legal team. This position will report to our Senior Managing Counsel, Corporate, and is a unique opportunity to advise on and drive a broad range of corporate matters, including governance, M&A and venture transactions, public company readiness and securities law compliance and subsidiary management, and to provide business-focused legal advice to stakeholders throughout the company on a daily basis.

You will be agile, highly organized and have the skills, drive and flexibility to support and accelerate a leading technology company, addressing novel legal issues and organizational challenges. A successful candidate will be a resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and excellent at building strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of corporate transactions, including M&A, ventures and equity and capital raising transactions

• Support public company readiness and securities law compliance initiatives

• Develop, implement and continuously improve disclosure controls and procedures in coordination with finance, investor relations and other internal stakeholders

• Prepare and review board and committee materials and advise on board-related governance matters

• Prepare governance and compliance policies and procedures, including updates to such policies and procedures

• Review and advise internal stakeholders with respect to investor presentations, offering materials, public announcements, press releases, and other corporate communications

• Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives as needed, with a focus on corporate-governance, disclosure and public-company reporting considerations

• Advise on antitrust and competition law aspects of M&A, as well as provide global antitrust and competition counseling.

• Lead international subsidiary management, including formation and maintenance of domestic and international subsidiaries

• Establish and execute OKRs to continuously improve processes for scaling legal support for general corporate matters

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, corporate development, marketing, investor relations and outside counsel

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years of experience at a nationally-recognized law firm, a public company or a combination of both

• J.D. from a top-tier law school

• Member of a state bar in good standing

• You have substantial experience advising public and/or high-growth private companies on corporate governance, securities law compliance, SEC reporting or IPO readiness and corporate transactions

• You possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to form relationships with key stakeholders

• You can perform and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment and enjoy being continually challenged

• You are a self-starter with the capability to operate independently and to interact confidently with senior management when required

• You have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills and can manage many cross-functional projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

Pay Range Transparency

the company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, the company anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 2 Pay Range

$197,800—$272,050 USD

Pay Range Transparency

the company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, the company anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 3 Pay Range

$186,900—$256,950 USD

About the company

the company is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the the company Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, the company offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow the company on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

**Benefits

**At the company, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the company, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at the company are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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