Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Accuray • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Accuray is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to advise on corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate legal matters. The role prepares and reviews SEC filings, supports Board and Board Committee governance, maintains corporate governance policies and procedures, and contributes to enterprise risk, compliance, and regulatory programs. It also drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements and manages outside counsel as appropriate.

Candidates must hold a BA/BS and JD, maintain an active license in good standing in at least one relevant U.S. jurisdiction, and have at least nine years of relevant legal experience, including demonstrated experience advising public companies. Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the country of application without sponsorship.

Requirements

• BA/BS and JD required.
• Active license and good standing in at least one relevant U.S. jurisdiction required.
• 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 be authorized to work in the country of application on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate legal matters.
• Prepare, review, and file Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 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 the 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