Vice President, Legal, Corporate Governance, Securities, M & A

Position Overview

The Vice President, Legal will serve as the senior legal leader overseeing corporate governance, securities compliance and reporting, and mergers and acquisitions. This leader will advise the Company and lead legal strategy for complex transactions and ensure rigorous compliance with applicable corporate and securities laws and listing standards. The role requires seasoned judgment, excellence in execution, and a collaborative approach with Finance, HR, Compliance, and business units. This role will serve as a key advisor to the General Counsel and the legal leadership team, ensuring the company operates with the highest standards of legal integrity, regulatory compliance, and transactional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance: Lead all aspects of governance, including Board and committee support, governance policies, and best practices; advise on fiduciary duties, governance trends, and regulatory developments; oversee preparation of Board materials, resolutions, minutes, and corporate records; ensure compliance with corporate laws and listing standards.
• Securities Compliance & Reporting: Oversee SEC compliance matters; ensure adherence to securities laws, disclosure requirements, and insider trading policies; partner with Finance and legal leadership on investor communications and disclosures; monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements and corporate disclosure best practices.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead legal strategy and execution for M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments; manage due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and transaction documentation; coordinate cross-functional teams and external counsel for efficient deal execution; advise on post-merger integration and risk mitigation.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Build and lead a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability; collaborate closely with executive leadership, Finance, HR, Compliance, and business units; manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets effectively.

Education and Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 12+ years of legal experience, with a strong mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in corporate governance, securities law, and M&A transactions.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex transactions and advise senior executives and boards.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the technology sector or other high-growth industries
• Familiarity with global compliance and cross-border transactions
• Track record of building or scaling legal functions

• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into practical guidance.
• Expertise in due diligence, negotiation, deal structuring, and transaction documentation.
• Outstanding communication skills, including executive-level presentation and drafting clear disclosures.
• Ability to manage complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and outside counsel to budget.

Travel Requirements

• Some travel required