About the job

Legal.io is working with a top-tier fintech technology company to hire a Corporate Securities Counsel.

This is a remote, contract position. It will last 6 months.

What You’ll Do:

Securities law and SEC reporting and compliance matters, including earnings press releases, periodic reports, proxy statements and annual reports, disclosure advice, and investor relations, shareholder engagement, corporate finance, treasury and communications support

Corporate governance matters including support of the Board of Directors and its Committees, corporate governance policies and procedures, stock listing compliance and matters of interest to the company's shareholders

Merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions, including confidentiality agreements, due diligence, negotiation and drafting of term sheets and definitive agreements, antitrust issues, closing mechanics and integration support

Executive compensation and broad-based equity compensation matters, including equity compensation plans, cash incentive plans, the long-term performance program, compensation and governance policies

General corporate matters including subsidiary maintenance and inter-company transactions

Required Qualifications:

7+ YOE

Relevant professional experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting

Expertise in a highly regulated environment

J.D. degree

Membership in at least one state bar

Role Details:

Duration: 6 month contract, with possibility to extend

Hours: 40hrs/week

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits: healthcare, vision, dental

Compensation: $100/hr - $140/hr ($200k - $280k/year comp level)

Location: REMOTE

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