Director, Securities & Corporate Governance

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$213,000 - $361,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Securities & Corporate Governance supports MiniMed, a newly established public company following its March 2026 initial public offering. This legal leadership role contributes to the strategic direction of the business during a transformative period, advising on securities law, corporate governance, strategic transactions, and entity management. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and works closely with legal colleagues, business stakeholders, cross-functional leaders, and executive management. It also supports the General Counsel and staff in Board secretarial governance and management matters. The Director will help build and maintain the legal and governance foundation of an independent public company. The role is hybrid, with at least three days per week on-site at the Northridge, California office, and travel may be required up to 20% to support business and legal needs. The position includes leadership and mentoring responsibilities for junior legal professionals.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school.
Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 10 years of progressive experience practicing in securities, corporate governance, corporate transactions, and executive compensation/benefits.
Experience in both large law firms and in-house counsel roles.
At least 7 years of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with public or private company Boards of Directors and executive-level management on corporate governance matters.
Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, effective counsel and identify alternative solutions.
Strong work ethic, collaborative approach, and ability to build trust.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including proactive counsel to stakeholders.
Solution-oriented approach and calmness under pressure.
Executive presence and strong communication and presentation skills with senior executives and Board members.
Effective time and project management, including handling significant activities and changing priorities with minimal disruption.
Ability to drive problem resolution in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to the role, including securities laws and Nasdaq listing standards.
Advise on reporting and disclosure requirements and prepare periodic reports and other SEC and Nasdaq filings, including registration statements and Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
Lead preparation of proxy statements, responses to shareholder proposals, and annual shareholder meetings.
Advise on insider trading and Section 16 matters for directors and executive officers; prepare and file SEC documents, prepare 10b5-1 plans, and manage trading policies and procedures.
Provide legal and corporate governance support for Board of Directors matters, including preparation of meeting materials.
Support investor relations, including reviewing and preparing quarterly earnings communications and investor presentation materials.
Participate in shareholder communications and engagement.
Partner with cross-functional teams on projects involving securities or corporate governance issues.
Advise on external governance trends, SEC and Nasdaq developments, and best practices in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Partner with Human Resources and advise on executive compensation practices, including senior management agreements, stock plan administration, executive agreements, incentive bonus plans and programs, severance plans and guidelines, and related public company disclosures.
Support the Treasury department on financing transactions and credit facility compliance.
Manage Board and committee operations and corporate records, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise leadership on governance and disclosure matters.
Provide legal support for M&A, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction agreements and advising on securities disclosure and governance considerations.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments affecting securities law and corporate governance, and advise the business on risk mitigation and compliance.
Mentor and guide junior legal professionals and foster a collaborative, high-performing legal team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement for eligible employees, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
Short-term incentive plan.
Annual long-term incentive plan.