Director, Corporate and Securities Counsel

Roblox•San Mateo, CA

4d•$380,040 - $423,120•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Corporate and Securities attorney to join our expanding legal team. Reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, you will lead securities law and governance matters while managing a small team of legal professionals. You will drive process improvements and operational efficiencies while serving as a strategic business partner to the finance, equity, people, and leadership teams. This role will be based at our San Mateo, CA headquarters (hybrid with Tues-Thurs in office days) and reports into the Deputy General Counsel-Chief Compliance Officer.

Requirements

Strong academic credentials and are a California admitted lawyer
12+ years of legal experience with public company in house experience highly preferred
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative and open-minded approach
Proven ability to manage teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including the executive leadership team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to manage time-sensitive matters
Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines
Ability to work efficiently both independently and in cross-functional teams, multitask with ease, and skillfully manage internal and external stakeholders
Ease in using AI to improve processes and document preparation
A highly team-oriented nature about you
Flexibility as to the types of projects assigned
The willingness to become an expert in new matters
Solid business acumen

Responsibilities

Direct the preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and ensure NYSE compliance, leveraging AI tools to enhance disclosure drafting and consistency.
Oversee the preparation and review of earnings releases and public announcements in collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations, and Marketing.
Manage board and committee logistics, including agendas, materials, minutes, action items and corporate governance matters.
Oversee the management of domestic and international subsidiaries, including intercompany funding, incorporations, and annual maintenance.
Provide legal advice and support in connection with stock plans, executive compensation, investor relations, shareholder outreach, affiliate transactions, and other corporate matters
Lead legal efforts for capital markets transactions
Lead the annual meeting and proxy process, leveraging AI tools to enhance disclosure drafting and stakeholder engagement.
Own and continuously improve insider trading compliance, including policies, training, trading windows, and Rule 10b5-1 administration, incorporating automation and self-service AI tools.
Support capital markets activities, including share repurchases, debt financing, and associated disclosure considerations.
Develop and implement corporate policies, including Code of Conduct, anti-bribery, AML, and sanctions compliance.
Partner with the legal and advocacy team to advise senior management and the board on corporate governance trends and regulatory developments.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance, controller, tax, corporate communications, marketing, product compliance and other legal professionals on various projects
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the corporate legal team, focusing on workload prioritization and process standardization.