Senior Director, Corporate and Securities Counsel

Five9

96d • $160,400 - $420,700

About The Position

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. Reporting to Five9’s Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, the Senior Director will be responsible for corporate and securities matters, including public company filings, securities law compliance, capital markets transactions, investor relations, governance, entity management, treasury, employment matters, and other general corporate matters.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Member in good standing with a U.S. State Bar.
• 7+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house, with a strong preference for candidates with significant in-house public company securities experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, corporate governance, and disclosure obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to support legal functions in a high-tech environment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven collaborative skills with executive teams and external stakeholders.
• Superior intellect, with the ability to think critically and make clear and well-reasoned decisions in complex situations.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, delegate, manage and deliver a high volume of simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where multi-tasking is essential.
• Conducts daily business and interactions with mindfulness that reflects Company’s culture and promotes its values and standards.
• Impeccable integrity and good judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of public company reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and Section 16 filings.
• Lead preparation and analysis of proxy statements, related party transactions, D&O questionnaires, and corporate compliance calendars, as well as advise on executive compensation disclosures.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee support, shareholder engagement, and sustainability and governance disclosures.
• Oversee Regulation FD compliance, collaborate with investor relations on investor engagement, and lead preparation for Five9’s annual stockholder meeting.
• Oversee administration of Five9’s Insider Trading Policy and 10b5-1 plans, and oversee preparation of beneficial ownership reports for directors and officers.
• Review external communications, including press releases, investor presentations, and other announcements in collaboration with investor relations and marketing/communications teams.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to securities law compliance and risk management, while working closely with internal audit on SOX compliance.
• Assist treasury and accounting teams with credit facilities and other financing arrangements, and advise on capital markets transactions.
• Advise on governance trends, SEC and Nasdaq regulations, and industry best practices, preparing insights for presentation to the Nominating and Governance Committee.
• Manage sustainability and governance program initiatives and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, Nasdaq, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, investor relations, and leadership on disclosure strategy and risk management.
• Provide broad-based legal support across corporate governance, subsidiary management, employment matters, disputes, regulatory subpoenas and other general corporate matters.
• Handle special projects as needed, adapting to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Partner with business stakeholders to manage legal risk and enable growth.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
• Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources.
• Generous employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree