Corporate Counsel, SEC

Cricut•South Jordan, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cricut is seeking a Corporate Counsel, SEC to serve as a key member of the Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role will lead the company's SEC reporting and compliance function, corporate governance program, and shareholder engagement strategy. The Counsel will work directly with the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to protect the company and enable its growth as a publicly traded, multinational business. This is a high-visibility position with direct impact on the company’s SEC reporting and cross-functional legal advisory capabilities, as well as supports its Board and committees.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3+ years of securities law and corporate governance experience, with meaningful time spent at a major law firm and/or in-house at a publicly traded company; multinational public company experience preferred
Deep knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, Nasdaq standards, and corporate governance best practices
Demonstrated experience supporting Boards of Directors and senior executive leadership
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions including Finance, IR, HR, and executive leadership
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal requirements into business-oriented guidance
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to compliance and ethical standards
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on scalable, efficient governance processes

Nice To Haves

Experience at a peer-size public company (consumer products, technology, or manufacturing)
Familiarity with equity administration platforms (e.g. Fidelity) and EDGAR/XBRL filing systems (e.g. Workiva)
Experience managing proxy advisory firm engagement
Prior experience responding to SEC staff comment letters

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all regulatory obligations under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Nasdaq Listing Standards
Oversee preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports and disclosures including: Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K; Proxy statements; Registration statements; Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5)
Manage SEC staff comment letter responses, coordinating with Finance, external counsel, and auditors to resolve staff inquiries on periodic filings and registration statements
Monitor SEC enforcement trends and staff guidance to proactively identify disclosure risks and adapt the company's reporting practices
Drive continuous improvement in disclosure controls and procedures ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Support and coordinate Disclosure Committee processes including materials preparation and meeting execution
Administer and enhance the company's insider trading compliance program, including policy development, training, monitoring, management of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans for Section 16 officers and directors, and coordination of pre-clearance process
Advise on Regulation FD compliance, partnering with Investor Relations, Finance, and executive leadership to establish protocols and provide real-time guidance on selective disclosure risks
Partner with Information Security and management to support compliance with SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements, including incident materiality assessments, Form 8-K incident reporting obligations, and annual risk management disclosures
Support the Board of Directors and its committees in fulfilling governance responsibilities
Draft, review, and maintain minutes for Board and committee meetings ensuring accuracy and legal sufficiency
Prepare and maintain core governance documents and policies including committee charters, corporate governance guidelines, and related materials
Advise the Board, committees, and executive leadership on corporate governance matters, emerging trends, and regulatory developments
Support Board and committee meeting planning, materials coordination, and governance workflows
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the annual meeting of shareholders, including proxy statement drafting, Notice of Internet Availability logistics, and meeting-day coordination
Manage the shareholder proposal process, including eligibility review, no-action letter strategy, response drafting, and related disclosures
Drive proxy advisory firm engagement strategy, including proactive outreach and response to voting recommendations
Partner with Investor Relations and external advisors on shareholder engagement, governance communications, and ESG-related investor inquiries
Oversee foreign subsidiary management including maintenance of corporate records, entity governance, and compliance requirements
Ensure alignment of global subsidiary governance practices with enterprise standards
Provide legal support for executive compensation and equity compensation programs including: Equity plan administration; Disclosure requirements (e.g., proxy compensation tables); Coordination with HR, Finance, and external advisors
Advise on governance and regulatory considerations related to compensation programs
Provide ongoing legal support to corporate functions including: Investor Relations (earnings releases, investor communications, disclosure considerations); Treasury (financing transactions, capital markets activities, and related disclosures)
Partner cross-functionally to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across corporate initiatives