Corporate Securities Counsel

The Legal team is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the company, including providing legal counsel across the organization, handling disputes, and creating and enforcing intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel to senior management and the board of directors on matters related to United States securities laws, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and review of public filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Advise on compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with finance and internal audit on the company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other corporate governance standards.
• Manage the legal aspects of the company’s capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings and private placements.
• Support and coordinate with internal teams to ensure compliance with corporate governance policies, including internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
• Counsel on executive compensation matters, including stock-based compensation and insider trading policies.
• Familiarity and willingness to partner with our compliance function on global sustainability reporting
• Partner with the Investor Relations group on shareholder relations and proxy advisory issues and assist with investor communications related to securities law matters.
• Stay informed of developments in securities law and corporate governance best practices, ensuring the company remains compliant with changing regulations.
• Manage outside counsel relationships on securities and corporate governance issues, ensuring efficient and effective legal support.
• Partner with business units and other departments to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with corporate securities matters.
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements, including timely and accurate submission of all necessary filings and disclosures.
• Secondary role supporting mergers and acquisitions activity, including integration

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of a state bar, preferably California, with the ability to be admitted to practice in relevant jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate securities law, with a significant portion of that experience gained in-house at a public company or in a top-tier law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and global securities laws—particularly Australia--corporate governance principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with public company filings, including 1934 Act reports, 1933 Act offerings, and Section 16 matters.
• Strong experience advising on capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex legal and business issues in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong business acumen and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to work effectively with senior executives, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating with stock exchanges outside the United States, as well as global corporate governance requirements, particularly in Australia
• Experience in a global organization with complex international securities law issues.
• Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations and best practices.
• Fluency in multiple languages (preferred but not required).

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