General Counsel

Accountabilities: Oversee all public company compliance obligations, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and related disclosures

Lead SOX compliance, insider trading policies, Regulation FD adherence, and governance processes for earnings and reporting cycles

Advise the board of directors and committees on governance matters, including charters, independence, and fiduciary responsibilities

Manage legal function operations, including outside counsel relationships, legal spend, and scalable legal infrastructure development

Design and strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and risk governance structures across the organization

Oversee equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and 409A valuations

Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, severance arrangements, and equity documentation

Provide legal oversight across employment law matters throughout the organization’s portfolio companies

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership during regulatory inquiries, disputes, transactions, and crisis situations

Deliver clear, practical legal guidance that enables informed and strategic business decision-making

Requirements:

10+ years of legal experience, including public company experience or advising public companies in an outside counsel capacity

Strong expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, corporate governance, and public company operations

Proven ability to build and scale legal functions, systems, and processes in high-growth or resource-constrained environments

Deep understanding of equity compensation structures, employment law, and executive agreements

Experience working across multiple industries with strong adaptable legal judgment

Demonstrated ability to support boards of directors and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders

Strong commercial mindset with a track record of enabling business outcomes through legal strategy

Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and ability to influence at board level

J.D. from an accredited law school required

Experience in M&A, capital markets, commercial contracting, or data privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA) is a strong plus

Low-ego, hands-on leadership style with ability to mentor and develop legal talent

Benefits:

Competitive executive compensation package including base salary and performance-based incentives

Equity participation aligned with long-term company growth and value creation

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families

Paid parental leave supporting family and personal well-being

Equity programs extended across employees, reinforcing ownership culture

Strong work-life balance culture with emphasis on time off and unplugging

Opportunity to shape the legal foundation of a scaling public company

High-impact leadership role with direct influence on corporate governance and strategy.

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