Associate General Counsel, SEC

Motive

2d • $166,000 - $228,000

About The Position

We are hiring an Associate General Counsel, SEC as our highly experienced legal professional to manage and advise on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and corporate transactions. The position involves working closely with senior leadership, including the Board of Directors, to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both law firm and in-house settings at a public company.

Requirements

• 7-9+ years of practice at a leading law firm and in-house public company experience.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing of a state bar, with the ability to register with the bar in the Company's location if required.
• Deep knowledge of SEC and NYSE rules and requirements and proven ability with public company filings and transactions.
• Highly motivated, reliable, flexible, deadline-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
• An owner’s mentality with the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment, juggle conflicting priorities to meet deadlines, adapt quickly to change and think creatively of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with SEC and NYSE rules and requirements, including preparation of all SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, DEF-14A and S-8), annual meeting materials, Section 16 filings and other public disclosures.
• Advise on and manage corporate governance matters, including preparing and reviewing Board, Board committee and annual stockholder meeting materials and drafting resolutions and minutes in connection therewith.
• Support IR, including review of press releases, investor presentations / outreach, the quarterly earnings process and ensure Regulation FD compliance for all corporate communications.
• Oversee the Company’s global equity programs, including administration of insider trading policies, 10b5-1 plans, blackout periods and employee education.
• Assist with global subsidiary governance, entity management, and expansion, including maintaining corporate records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining governance processes.
• Support a broad range of corporate transactions, including capital market transactions, debt financings, investments and M&A.
• Support treasury and tax-related matters, including stock repurchase plans, tax structuring, and intercompany arrangements.
• Draft clear and concise agreements, policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Assist with the successful completion of major programs and projects, as applicable.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the Company.
• Supervise other members of the Legal team, including stock administrator, employment counsel and local counsel.
• Drive continuous improvements, scalability and operational excellence in corporate legal processes and execution.

Benefits

• Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

What This Job Offers

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