Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Assist with SEC reporting and compliance for public companies, which entails the preparation, review, and submission of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as the annual proxy statement.

• Aid in Section 16 compliance and reporting requirements.

• Support corporate governance and secretarial duties, including the formulation of Board and committee agendas, resolutions, meeting minutes, and the Annual Stockholder Meeting.

• Oversee entity formation and maintenance in collaboration with the Senior Corporate Paralegal, covering foreign qualifications, state filings, and maintaining accurate searchable records.

• Assist with capital markets and financing activities, such as cap table management and due diligence processes.

• Provide support for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including diligence work and signing and closing tasks.

• Contribute to equity compensation and HR-related agreements, managing equity award administration and expanding equity offerings to international staff.

• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Accounting, Commercial, HR, Communications, and other departments.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that involve defining tasks, fostering cooperation, and resolving conflicts with peers and senior leadership.

• Report directly to the Senior Director, Corporate & Securities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or a substantially equivalent legal degree from a recognized institution in India, including an Indian LL.B. or a comparable law degree that qualifies the holder for legal practice or advanced legal study.

• At least 3+ years of relevant experience in U.S. corporate and securities law at a leading U.S. law firm and/or in-house at a U.S. public company.

• Extensive experience in public company governance and SEC reporting, corporate structures, earnings cycles, investor relations, and meeting regulatory deadlines.

• Strong drafting capabilities for securities filings, governance documents, and transactional agreements.

• Familiarity with pertinent legal concepts, terminology, and procedures.

• Proficient in Workiva, Diligent, SimpleLegal, Lexion, Toppan Merrill, and the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• A high level of professionalism and reliability.

• Proven ability to manage highly confidential information with sensitivity.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with U.S.-based business teams.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capacity to work 8 hours excluding breaks, which includes 4 core U.S. hours of overlap from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. IST and 4 flexible hours in IST.

• A quiet workspace is essential.

• An internet connection with a minimum speed of 30 Mbps for downloads and 10 Mbps for uploads.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and financial well-being coverage.

• Medical insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• 12 company-paid holidays.

• 2 flexible holidays.

• Privilege/earned leave.

• Casual/sick leave.

• Paid maternity and paternity leaves.

• Weekly wellness events.

• An inclusive work culture.

• Opportunities for ownership and meaningful contributions.

• Personal growth opportunities.

• Virtual interviews.