Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Accuray • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Accuray is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities. The role advises on corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate legal matters, and supports public-company reporting and compliance. It works with Finance and other stakeholders on SEC filings and supports Board and Board Committee governance. The position also contributes to enterprise risk, compliance, and regulatory programs; drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements; and manages outside counsel as appropriate.

Accuray develops, manufactures, and sells radiotherapy systems for cancer treatment. Its work aims to make treatment shorter, safer, more personalized, and more effective, helping patients and survivors around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active license and good standing in at least one relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 9 years of relevant legal experience in-house, at a law firm, or a combination, with demonstrated experience advising public companies.
• Significant experience with SEC reporting and securities law matters.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial and sales agreements.
• Ability to independently assess legal and commercial risk and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Strong judgment, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Must furnish proof of authorization to work in the country of application permanently without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate legal matters.
• Prepare, review, and file Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings, partnering with Finance and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Advise on Board and Board Committee governance matters, including drafting and reviewing meeting minutes and supporting preparation and review of Board materials.
• Maintain and update corporate governance and legal policies and procedures, including practices supporting SEC and public-company compliance.
• Support company enterprise risk, compliance, and regulatory programs.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements as needed.
• Manage outside counsel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree