Strategic Corporate Counsel — Securities & Governance

191 Altera Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera seeks a practical Corporate Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team in San Jose. You will support governance, securities disclosures, equity, talent, investor relations, and strategic corporate matters, partnering with senior leadership to drive crucial business decisions.

You will work with Finance, IR, and Communications on earnings releases, disclosures, and external communications while ensuring confidentiality and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California bar eligibility for in‑house practice.
• 5+ years of corporate legal experience at a leading law firm with governance, securities, capital markets, executive compensation, or governance matters.
• Strong foundation in corporate governance, drafting, and handling complex matters with deadlines.
• Ability to develop expertise in SEC reporting, public‑company disclosure, equity and executive compensation, and Board support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Board, committees, and stockholder meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, resolutions, consents, and governance records.
• Lead or assist with SEC filings, proxy materials, registration statements, Section 16 filings, and insider‑trading compliance.
• Provide broad legal support to Finance on financial reporting, treasury, and strategic initiatives with stakeholders and outside advisors.
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications on earnings releases, investor presentations, and disclosures including Regulation FD considerations.
• Support equity and executive‑compensation matters including plans, award agreements, and related securities‑law compliance.
• Help develop legal processes, workflows, compliance infrastructure, and governance practices with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

Skills

Corporate governance

Securities law

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder partnership

Project management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Workiva

Diligent

Equity platforms

Job description

Altera seeks a practical Corporate Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team in San Jose. You will support governance, securities disclosures, equity, talent, investor relations, and strategic corporate matters, partnering with senior leadership to drive crucial business decisions.

You will work with Finance, IR, and Communications on earnings releases, disclosures, and external communications while ensuring confidentiality and compliance across the organization.