Corporate Counsel

Riskified•New York, NY

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Riskified is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join their team of 6 attorneys. This role will be a key member of the corporate legal function, responsible for critical workstreams across SEC reporting, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. The position offers an opportunity to join a successful public tech company and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The role involves working across U.S. securities law, Israeli Companies Law, and international entity management, with potential to expand into commercial contracts, privacy, and other areas. Riskified is seeking a highly motivated attorney who can make a significant impact, work independently, and thrive in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

JD Required.
Member of the New York or other U.S. state Bar.
2 to 3 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, ideally with a background in securities laws, public company disclosure, corporate governance and/or M&A.
Prior experience drafting and reviewing Exchange Act filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K etc.) and advising on executive compensation and benefits.
Strong technical drafting skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and responsiveness.
Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Practical mindset towards protecting the company from risks while enabling fast-paced growth and innovation.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently while having good judgment to escalate significant matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Israel Companies Law is helpful but not required.
Fintech and/or SaaS experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of Riskified’s corporate legal function.
Work closely with cross-functional teams on Exchange Act filings and other public disclosure documents, including earnings releases, 10-Ks/20-Fs, 10-Qs, 8-Ks/6-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Filings, and other SEC-related documents.
Assist with the planning and preparation for board and committee meetings, and annual shareholder meetings.
Act as a trusted business advisor to the General Counsel, CEO, CFO, and other key individuals on corporate, regulatory, strategy, international, and employee equity matters.
Maintain corporate compliance programs throughout the company and develop educational materials for employees and executives on securities law, insider trading, and related topics.
Provide legal support for compliance with applicable laws and for establishing and maintaining foreign entities.
Proactively identify legal issues that could impact the company and present practical, risk-based recommendations to leadership.
Provide counsel on corporate transactions, including securities offerings, financings, investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.
Expand into other legal substantive areas based on skills and interests, such as commercial contracts, bankruptcy, insurance, real estate, and privacy.