Director, Corporate, M&A and Securities (Legal)

TL;DR

Director, Corporate, M&A and Securities (Legal): Leading the full spectrum of M&A, strategic transactions, and public securities compliance with an accent on corporate governance and equity compensation. Focus on structuring complex cross-border deals, managing SEC reporting, and advising executive leadership on strategic legal positions.

Location: Must be admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; based in Santa Clara, CA, or remote within the US.

Salary: $220,000 – $300,000 plus bonus

Company

A cloud-first networking and security solutions provider that protects 70% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Lead M&A and strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from origination through post-closing integration.
• Own the end-to-end deal lifecycle, including due diligence, risk assessment, negotiation, and final decision-making on deal structures.
• Advise on corporate governance, including board and committee materials, governance policies, and subsidiary management.
• Oversee public-company securities law matters, SEC reporting, disclosure controls, and public-company readiness infrastructure.
• Manage equity compensation and equity plan administration, including award documentation and employee communications.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Tax, HR, and Corporate Development to ensure seamless deal execution and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience as a corporate, public securities, and M&A lawyer.
• At least 7 years of significant hands-on experience in public securities and M&A transactions, preferably in the tech sector.
• JD degree or equivalent; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Deep expertise in cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and post-merger integration.
• Strong background in SEC reporting, disclosure controls, board governance, and proxy statements.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite and Board-level stakeholders on matters of strategic significance.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options.
• Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops.
• "No Jerks" policy to ensure a healthy and collaborative work environment.
• Modern offices featuring EV charging and healthy snacks.
• Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match.
• Sixteen paid volunteer hours per year and global employee resource groups.