Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities
$3,750,000–$5,250,000 year
RemoteIndia
Job Summary
Support SEC reporting and public-company compliance, including preparation, review, and filing of periodic and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and the annual proxy statement, as well as Section 16 compliance. Manage corporate governance functions such as Board agendas, resolutions, and meeting minutes, while partnering with the Senior Corporate Paralegal to lead entity formation and maintenance. Drive capital markets activities including cap table management and due diligence for financings, and oversee mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions. Administer equity compensation and HR-related agreements, including expansion of equity offerings outside the U.S. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Commercial, HR, and Communications teams to resolve conflicts and define initiatives. Work directly with the Senior Director, Corporate & Securities, reporting to lead the function for a Nasdaq-listed company.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or a substantially equivalent legal degree from a recognized institution in India, including an Indian LL.B. or comparable law degree that qualifies the holder for legal practice or advanced legal study
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in U.S. corporate and securities law, at a top U.S. law firm and/or in-house at a U.S. public company
- Strong experience in public-company governance and SEC reporting, corporate structures, earnings cycles, investor relations, and regulatory deadlines
- Strong drafting skills across securities filings, governance documents, and transactional agreements, with knowledge of relevant legal concepts, terminology, and process
- Proficiency with legal and productivity tools such as Workiva, Diligent, SimpleLegal, Lexion, Toppan Merrill, and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- A high degree of professionalism and trustworthiness, with a demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion
- Proven experience working with US based business teams
- Excellent written and communication skills in English language
- 4 Core US Hours Overlap (7:30pm–11:30pm IST)
- 4 flexible hours (IST)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
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