Our client, a highly regarded and growing public technology company, has retained Solutus Legal on an exclusive basis to assist the company in its search for a Director of SEC & Employment Counsel. This position will report directly to the General Counsel.

This attorney will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s compliance with securities laws and regulations, as well as providing strategic legal counsel on employment law matters. This role will require a deep understanding of SEC reporting, corporate governance, and executive compensation, as well as familiarity with employment-related issues, such as labor relations, employee benefits, and workplace policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in SEC Rules and Reporting, and experience with employment laws within a corporate environment.  The candidate will work closely with senior leadership primarily in Finance and Human Resources to ensure the company’s legal compliance and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Securities Law & SEC Reporting

• Ensure compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations by assisting in creating Board and/or Committee materials, as requested.
• Oversee and manage all SEC filings, including annual and quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q), proxy statements, Form 8-K filings, and other required filings.
• Maintain governance policies and practices, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters and other governing documents.
• Oversee U.S. entity management governance.
• Advise members of senior management and the Board of Directors regarding securities and corporate governance activities, trends and best practices, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments.

Employment Law

• Provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of employment law matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, leaves of absence, and workplace policies.

• Manage and oversee employment-related litigation, investigations, and disputes, working with outside counsel as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including those related to equal employment opportunity, labor relations, and workplace safety.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, maintain, and implement corporate governance policies and practices.
• Work closely with the compliance team to ensure risk management strategies are in place, particularly in relation to securities and employment matters.
• Assist with internal investigations as needed, including those related to employee conduct, securities violations, or other legal matters.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions.
• 9+  years of legal experience, with significant experience in SEC reporting and employment law, preferably in a public company setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state securities laws, corporate governance principles, and executive compensation regulations.
• In-depth understanding of employment law and workplace regulations.
• Proven ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

The compensation range for this position will be competitively positioned, and commensurate with the candidates experience and expertise.  Compensation will include base salary plus a target bonus and stock grant and participation in the Company’s competitive employee benefit programs.  Base salary and bonus are currently targeted between $295-300k total cash, plus stock, but may be adjusted depending of years of relevant experience.

Our client is on the cutting edge of its industry and market and is poised for exponential growth in the upcoming years. This function is critical to the success of the organization, so you will be part of a department that is highly skilled and valued.

Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative for this special search.  All resumes sent to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for consideration.