General Council

General Counsel ONSITE - SF Bay Area

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About the Role

We are partnering with a growing technology firm seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to lead all legal, compliance, and corporate governance matters. This is a highly visible, executive-level role that partners closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure sound legal strategy, risk management, and full compliance with SEC and public company regulations.

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The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal leader with a strong background in securities law, corporate governance, and commercial transactions, as well as a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. This position is fully remote and open to candidates located within the PST time zone

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Key Responsibilities:

Public Company Compliance & Securities Law

• Oversee all aspects of SEC reporting and disclosure, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (Sections 302 and 404) in collaboration with Finance and Internal Audit.
• Advise executive leadership on Regulation FD and disclosure obligations related to investor relations and public communications.
• Manage insider trading policy administration and compliance monitoring.

Corporate Governance

• Support the Board of Directors and Committees on governance, compliance, and fiduciary duties.
• Draft and maintain governance documentation, including board minutes, charters, and policies.
• Provide guidance on shareholder engagement, activism risks, ESG matters, and evolving governance best practices.

Commercial & Corporate Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, licensing, SaaS, vendor, and partnership agreements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic corporate initiatives.
• Provide risk assessment and practical business counsel to internal stakeholders.

Legal Department Leadership

• Lead and scale the company’s legal function, aligning legal priorities with business strategy.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and oversee legal budgets.
• Implement efficient legal operations processes and tools to support a growing, dynamic organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, HR, IT Security, and Investor Relations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Advise executives and senior management on key legal and business initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise risk management and corporate policy development.

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Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; active member of at least one U.S. state bar
• 8–15+ years of legal experience, including both law firm and in-house roles.
• Direct experience supporting a publicly traded company and deep knowledge of SEC regulations, SOX compliance, and corporate governance.
• Strong background in commercial contracting, technology transactions, and intellectual property matters.
• Proven ability to advise C-suite and Board-level stakeholders with sound judgment and strategic thinking.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience building or leading a legal department within a fast-paced, growth-oriented business.

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What We Offer

• Fully remote position – U.S.-based candidates only.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).
• Flexible work schedule and strong work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape legal strategy and governance at a dynamic public company.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and accountability.