Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Grocery Outlet Corp.•Emeryville, CA

56d•$200,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities, you will work cross-functionally with teams across Grocery Outlet to support our public company obligations and corporate governance functions. You are a highly skilled and detail-oriented attorney who is looking for their next challenge. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal securities laws, advising on corporate governance best practices, supporting board and committee matters, and providing general legal support in other areas. The Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities will report to the EVP & General Counsel.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and membership in good standing with the California State Bar
5+ years of securities, governance, and transactional law experience
Prior experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department at a public company
Ability to work in a fast-paced start up like environment
Depth of legal knowledge relating to U.S. securities laws, NASDAQ rules and governance standards
High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Proactive, solution-oriented approach
Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment
Comfort in advising and interacting with board members and senior executives
Ability to work closely with, facilitate interactions within, and influence large cross-functional teams (including representatives from law, tax, accounting, regulatory, compliance, operations, human resources, real estate and communications)
Ability to manage external counsel efficiently
Agility in managing multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail
Superior drafting and negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Nasdaq Boardvantage, Workiva or other board and disclosure management platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the drafting and review of periodic filings with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5)
Ensure compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and applicable NASDAQ listing regulations
Assist in the preparation and review of earnings releases, investor presentations, and related disclosures
Advise on Regulation FD and public disclosure matters
Support Insider Trading Policy administration and blackout period monitoring
Support board and committee meetings, including preparing materials, resolutions, and meeting minutes
Support maintenance of corporate records and governance documents, including bylaws, committee charters, and corporate policies
Manage legal aspects of annual stockholder meetings and proxy statement development
Provide guidance and training to the board and management on governance matters and emerging best practices
Support the company's ESG programs and related compliance efforts and disclosure requirements
Provide legal support on executive compensation matters, equity plans, and equity administration
Assist with corporate transactions, including financings and M&A
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Finance, IR and HR to ensure alignment and information flow
Negotiate and review contracts with varying complexity, including master and professional services agreements, software license agreements, advertising and marketing agreements
Support the management of outside counsel on various matters, as needed
Other responsibilities as assigned