Senior Counsel, Securities & Finance

We're searching for an experienced and collaborative Senior Counsel – Securities and Finance to join our growing team.

This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days per week in our corporate headquarters located in Cambridge, MA. 

The job description below is a summary of the role’s typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties. 

EverQuote, Inc., a fast-growing technology company, is seeking a Senior Counsel – Securities and Finance to join our legal team. This role will provide strategic legal support on securities compliance, corporate finance, governance, and subsidiary management. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, has strong judgment, and brings a low-ego, team-first mindset.

• Provide legal advice on public company securities law matters, including SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and investor communications.
• Support capital markets activity including equity and debt offerings, credit facilities, and strategic financing transactions.
• Oversee compliance with Nasdaq listing standards and maintain disclosure controls and procedures.
• Advise on insider trading compliance, Section 16 filings, and Regulation FD matters.
• Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations on earnings releases, guidance, and investor disclosures.
• Manage and maintain global corporate entity records, including board resolutions, annual filings, and governance documentation.
• Oversee subsidiary governance and ensure compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.
• Provide support for board and committee governance, including materials, minutes, and charters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide proactive guidance on evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with external counsel and manage outside legal resources as needed.
• Support M&A and strategic investment transactions, including diligence, disclosure, and integration planning.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of legal experience, including both top-tier law firm and in-house public company experience, ideally in the tech sector.
• Deep expertise in U.S. securities laws (Securities Act, Exchange Act), corporate finance, and entity governance.
• Proven ability to manage subsidiary governance and compliance programs.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across diverse teams.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with low ego and a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision-making skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex problems in a fast-paced setting with teams in multiple states and international locations.

• Prior successful experience working in a high growth environment, preferably in the technology industry.
• Knowledge of disclosure frameworks and emerging regulations.
• Familiarity with high-growth tech businesses.

About Us: 

EverQuote (Nasdaq: EVER) operates the largest online marketplace for insurance shopping in the United States. We make insurance shopping easy, efficient and personal, saving consumers and providers time and money. Our goal is to reshape the way consumers shop and improve the way insurance providers attract and connect with customers as insurance shopping continues to shift online.

EverQuote is committed to building a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.