Lead Counsel, Public Company Governance & Corporate Programs

HubSpot

21d•$165,600 - $265,000•Remote

About The Position

HubSpot is seeking a senior governance attorney to serve as its primary governance lawyer and own the company’s governance policy framework, Nominating, Governance & Sustainability (NG&S) Committee support, operational backbone for the Board’s three committees, proxy governance and annual meeting, and governance-focused investor engagement. The successful candidate will improve recurring governance programs through rigorous process design and help build an AI-first legal function that performs governance work at greater quality and scale. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Corporate Legal. The position is remote-eligible in the United States, with no travel or shift requirements. The annual cash compensation range is $165,600–$265,000 USD. Compensation may include base salary, applicable on-target commission and annual bonus targets; some roles may participate in HubSpot’s equity plan and may be eligible for overtime pay. Individual packages are tailored to skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Requirements

8–10+ years of corporate and securities law experience at top law firms and/or in-house.
At least 3–4 years of meaningful in-house experience advising a U.S. public company on corporate governance matters.
Deep knowledge of public company governance, including Board and committee practices, director independence, governance policies, stock exchange requirements, and related-party frameworks, with the judgment to own governance calls independently.
Extensive experience supporting Boards and Board committees and credibility to advise directly on governance matters and translate legal requirements into practical, boardroom-ready recommendations.
Meaningful ownership of, or a senior role in, annual proxy statement preparation and annual shareholder meeting processes.
Demonstrated track record of governance-related investor and proxy advisor engagement, with ability to partner with Investor Relations and senior stakeholders as a peer.
Track record of independently managing complex, recurring governance programs with strong legal judgment, execution, records discipline, and a drive to improve processes.
JD from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in-house at a publicly traded technology or SaaS company.
Experience engaging directly with proxy advisors, including ISS and Glass Lewis, on governance matters.
Experience advising on ESG or sustainability-related governance and public disclosures.
Hands-on experience using or building AI-enabled workflows in legal or governance contexts, with a clear point of view on where AI adds leverage.

Responsibilities

Own HubSpot’s governance policy framework, including committee charters, governance practices, director independence analysis, related-party frameworks, and legal analysis for Board refresh and the skills matrix.
Lead the annual governance policy refresh, keeping practices aligned with evolving NYSE requirements and governance best practices and anticipating changes.
Serve as substantive legal owner for the NG&S Committee by preparing materials, advising on agenda items, translating legal and governance requirements into practical recommendations, and supporting the committee chair.
Advise on director independence, related-party considerations, Board refresh, and skills matrix analysis, resolving most questions independently.
Own the operational backbone for the Board and its Audit, Compensation, and NG&S Committees as a shared service.
Own governance sections of the annual proxy statement, including director biographies, skills matrix, committee descriptions, governance policy disclosures, and ESG and sustainability content.
Lead the annual shareholder meeting process and logistics end-to-end.
Lead governance-focused investor engagement, including proxy advisor outreach related to Board composition and governance practices, and partner with Investor Relations on shareholder communications and proxy season strategy.
Engage directly with ISS, Glass Lewis, and significant shareholders on governance matters and represent HubSpot’s positions authoritatively.
Own recurring corporate governance programs, including governance filings, D&O questionnaires, governance surveys, and related compliance obligations, with disciplined execution and strong records practice.
Identify and implement process improvements, including AI-enabled workflows, to reduce friction, strengthen governance operations, and increase operating leverage.
Build templates, playbooks, and governance infrastructure to make the function more scalable and resilient.