Strategic Corporate Counsel—Securities & Governance

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

Job summary

Altera Corporation seeks a practical and collaborative Corporate Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team in San Jose. The attorney will support governance, securities, equity, talent, investor relations, and strategic corporate matters, partnering with senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Legal, the role offers growth into trusted business partner status with strong law-firm training. In-office in San Jose is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and in-house California bar eligibility.
• 5+ years of corporate legal experience with governance, securities, or capital markets focus.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Board and committees, governance docs, minutes and resolutions.
• Lead SEC filings, proxy materials, and equity-disclosure processes.
• Provide broad legal support to Finance on financial reporting and treasury matters.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations and Communications on earnings releases and disclosures.
• Support equity plans and executive compensation matters.

Skills

Corporate governance

Securities

Executive compensation

Board support

Capital markets

Project management

Communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Workiva

Diligent

Equity administration platforms

Job description

Altera Corporation seeks a practical and collaborative Corporate Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team in San Jose. The attorney will support governance, securities, equity, talent, investor relations, and strategic corporate matters, partnering with senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Legal, the role offers growth into trusted business partner status with strong law-firm training. In-office in San Jose is required.