Deputy General Counsel - Corporate

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

This new legal executive will report directly to the General Counsel. This lead corporate attorney will have management responsibility and will serve as a true corporate generalist in the department. This attorney will be responsible for a diverse array of legal matters including but not limited to advising on securities laws, corporate governance, and related compliance matters for a public company, including preparing and reviewing SEC filings, supporting the board of directors establishing corporate policies and processes; enhancing corporate governance; supporting M&A, capital markets and other corporate transactions; and other regulatory compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of legal experience with a depth of knowledge and experience as a corporate and securities attorney in a dynamic in-house legal department, ideally at a public or late-stage private technology company.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
At least 5 years’ practice with an established law firm
At least 10 years’ experience as a deputy general counsel or a similar role at a public company
Must be admitted, active and in good standing with the State of California
Candidate must be highly analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skills.
Requires a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving; candidate must be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise and pragmatic advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs.
Candidate must be able to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with internal clients.

Nice To Haves

20+ years of legal experience with a depth of knowledge and experience as a corporate and securities attorney in a dynamic in-house legal department, ideally at a public or late-stage private technology company.

Responsibilities

Prepares, manages and oversees the company’s SEC filings, including periodic reports, current reports, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, securities offerings and other related filings.
Oversees and provides support to the Board of Directors and its Committees in the areas of public disclosures, applicable law, corporate governance and policies, oversight responsibilities, executive compensation and other public company obligations and best practices.
Drafting and filing of the company’s annual proxy statement, including managing shareholder and management proposals.
Advises on annual reports and shareholder meetings.
Ensures compliance with SEC and NASDAQ rules and regulations.
Provides legal support and guidance with respect to executive compensation, as well as equity plan administration and trading windows.
Provides legal support to the Corporate Secretary, including the drafting, preparation and review of Board of Director meeting materials.
Collaborates and provides legal guidance on external communications such as earnings releases, press releases, investor presentations and marketing materials, and the Company website.
Provides legal support for the maintenance of the Company’s subsidiaries and for corporate transactions, including any debt or equity transactions undertaken by the Company.
Acts as a key business partner and advisor to the company’s executive team as well as the investor relations, internal audit, finance, human resources and corporate communications functions.