Director, Corporate, M&A and Securities

Infoblox•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.” What if your ideas could ignite global innovation? What if your curiosity could redefine the future? We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500 , and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career. Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 — evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next”. In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox . Director, Corporate, M&A and Securities We have an opportunity for a Director, Corporate, M&A and Securities to join our Legal team, reporting to the VP Legal . In this pivotal role, you will serve as a broad corporate legal leader leading the full spectrum of M&A, strategic transactions, securities, corporate governance, disclosure controls, equity compensation and equity plan matters, and other corporate legal matters. This role demands public securities and M&A expertise, executive-level influence and the ability to operate strategically, proactively, and autonomously across functions and geographies. Infoblox's Legal and Corporate Affairs organization operates as a flat, outcome-based network, not a traditional pyramid. Every team member owns matters end-to-end across functional boundaries, supported by on-demand expertise and playbook guardrails rather than layered approvals. We are AI-first in how we work, decide, and deliver. We believe everybody does everything — T-shaped professionals who continuously expand cross-domain knowledge. Here, your value is measured by the problems you can own start-to-finish, not by title or team size. If you thrive with autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and a no-ego, bias-toward-action mindset, you'll feel at home.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of experience as a corporate, public securities & M&A lawyer at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department with at least 7 years significant, hands-on public securities and M&A transactional experience (tech sector strongly preferred)
Deep experience in M&A – including; cross-border transactions, joint ventures, divestitures, and post-merger integration – with a demonstrated track record of leading complex deals as a primary legal advisor
Strong background in public-company securities and corporate governance matters, including SEC reporting, disclosure controls, board governance, proxy statements, annual meeting support and related securities law compliance
Broad knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance, securities regulation, and subsidiary/entity management in a global technology company context
Hands-on experience with equity compensation plan administration and related securities law compliance and exchange listing requirements
Demonstrated ability to work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined and where fundamental principles do not fully apply; proven skill in structuring creative solutions under time pressure and ambiguity
Experience participating in corporate development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for deal assessment and transaction management
Proven success interacting with and influencing senior management and executive leadership, including C-suite and Board-level stakeholders, on matters of strategic significance
Ability to reconcile multiple stakeholder views, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
Strong expertise in managing and directing outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas
Extensive experience working with regulatory, securities and antitrust compliance framework
Sense of urgency and bias toward action; executive-level presence and influence
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex legal positions into clear, actionable business recommendations
JD degree or equivalent; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Responsibilities

Lead all M&A and strategic transactions — mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings — as primary legal advisor from origination through post-closing integration; partner with senior management to shape strategy aligned with Infoblox's corporate development roadmap
Own the end-to-end deal lifecycle — due diligence, risk assessment, negotiation, signing, closing, and integration — making final decisions on deal structures and ensuring operational effectiveness
Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials, governance policies, minutes, consents, subsidiary management, and corporate approvals
Advise on securities law matters, help build public-company readiness infrastructure and support securities law reporting and disclosure processes
Support equity compensation and equity plan matters, including equity plan administration, award documentation, employee equity communications
Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex transaction agreements, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk tolerance
Manage outside counsel across jurisdictions and partner cross-functionally with Finance, Tax, HR, IT, Product, and Corporate Development to ensure seamless deal execution and risk mitigation
Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, and compliance — including Board support, regulatory filings, entity structuring, and securities law — ensuring global legal entities adhere to applicable laws and policies
Engage senior management, executives, and Board-level stakeholders on matters of strategic significance, presenting complex legal positions with clarity and business context
Roll up your sleeves on whatever the business needs — there is no task beneath this role, and no ceiling on its scope