Corporate Securities Counsel

Rent the Runway • New York, NY

1d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rent the Runway (RTR) is seeking a Corporate and Securities Counsel to play a key role in supporting the company's securities and corporate governance matters. This influential cross-functional role offers the opportunity to positively impact key compliance initiatives and company culture. The position requires experience in U.S. corporate and securities law, with demonstrated exposure to capital markets, governance, and public company compliance. The role reports to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and collaborates with the Legal team. This is an office-centric role based at Rent the Runway's Brooklyn headquarters, requiring presence Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• JD and NY bar membership or registration as an in-house attorney in NY.
• 3+ years of relevant public company experience.
• Strong ability in Excel and Google Suite.
• Systemic and process-driven thinker who is excited about scaling RTR’s Legal services.
• The ability to translate legal issues into clear, “plain English” guidance and business solutions for non-lawyers.
• A highly collaborative approach, while also exercising sound judgment as a subject matter expert.
• An ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships and influence across departments.
• An ability to prioritize and manage multiple critical projects under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• M&A and corporate finance experience is a plus.
• Executive compensation experience is a plus.
• Experience with Diligent, Workiva and Shareworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Play a central role in all public company reporting processes, including leadership oversight of proxy statement preparation, Section 16 reporting compliance, Form S-8s, and the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• Advise on Nasdaq listing requirements and related matters; prepare necessary filings and notices.
• Advise on corporate governance topics and prepare high-quality, plain English Board meeting materials, resolutions/minutes, and governing documents, and maintain Board records.
• Review external communications from a securities law perspective, including press releases, investor presentations, media, and significant internal communications.
• Advise on executive compensation matters and related disclosure requirements, including supporting the equity administration team on the legal aspects of the Company’s equity program.
• Oversee the Company’s compliance program with respect to the Code of Conduct, insider trading, and Reg FD.
• Become familiar with the Company’s credit facility, IRA and related financing and investor documents and help ensure continued compliance with all covenants and requirements.
• Support/advise on any future capital raising, M&A, and other strategic transactions. Oversee setup and administration of any diligence portals and virtual data rooms.
• Oversee entity management and corporate filings (local, state, and national). This includes governance support and recordkeeping for RTR’s subsidiary in Galway, Ireland, including facilitating annual board meetings and filings.
• Manage outside counsel.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment
• 401k match

What This Job Offers

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