Managing Senior Counsel, Director, Senior Corporate Counsel Job in Santa Clara, CA

Managing Senior Counsel, Director, Senior Corporate Counsel

About the Company

Top provider of cloud-based cybersecurity offerings

Industry
Computer & Network Security

Type
Public Company

Founded
2005

Employees
10,001+

Categories

Networking
Information Technology & Services
Technology
Security
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Communications Hardware
Network Security
Cloud Security
Cyber Security
CyberSecurity Leader
Security Operations

Specialties

security operating platform
cloud security
saas security
network security
next-generation firewall
cybersecurity
threat and malware prevention
url filtering
threat intelligence
enterprise security platform
endpoint security
threat research
unit 42
nextwave partners
amazon web services
microsoft azure
google cloud platform
vmware nsx
application framework
behavioral analytics
logging service
network security management
live community
cybersecurity canon
fuel user group
and cyber threat alliance

Business Classifications

B2B
Enterprise
SAAS

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Managing Senior Counsel or Director, Senior Corporate Counsel to join its dynamic corporate legal team. The successful candidate will be a key player in a fast-moving, collaborative legal environment, with a primary focus on a broad range of corporate and securities law matters. This role is pivotal in working on the company's most important corporate, governance, and securities issues, and will involve close collaboration with various stakeholders, including finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, and people teams. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, creative, and capable of operating independently to identify and resolve legal and business issues in line with the company's strategic goals and risk thresholds. Applicants must be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state, with a preference for CA or NY, and hold a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. A minimum of 8 years of strong corporate and securities law experience, particularly in advising publicly traded companies, is required. Experience in-house at a publicly traded company and expertise in SEC reporting, corporate governance, securities law, and subsidiary management are essential. The role also demands excellent communication skills, the ability to lead with influence, and a proven track record of managing multiple projects under pressure. A positive attitude, high empathy, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are key attributes for the role.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, M&A, and Securities

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions