Vice President, Corporate Securities & Governance

Okta•Chicago, IL

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Okta is looking for a seasoned, pragmatic leader with a strong history of successful team management to lead the Corporate Securities and Governance function. This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer and lead a team of experienced professionals supporting Okta’s corporate governance, strategic transaction and stock administration activities. This leader will provide practical, business-focused advice and solutions to complex business challenges in a dynamic, high-growth environment working closely with Okta’s Finance (Accounting, Investor Relations, FP&A, Tax and Treasury), Public Relations/Communications, Marketing, Real Estate and HR teams. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to Okta’s executives and the Board of Directors, providing guidance on effective governance practices across a range of issues.

Requirements

J.D. degree, 15+ years of relevant legal experience, including at a top firm and at least 6+ years in-house at a public company.
8+ years of direct people management experience, preferably leading large teams.
Proven ability to build and scale a Corporate legal team.
Deep expertise in ’34 Act reporting, Section 16 compliance, Rule 10b5-1 plans and public company corporate governance best practices.
Experience advising Boards and executives in a high-growth, global environment.
Ability to translate complex governance requirements into practical business solutions.
Team-first attitude and impeccable ethics and integrity.
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Flexibility and sense of humor!

Responsibilities

Oversee SEC reporting and compliance matters, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 and Section 13 filings, earnings releases and investor presentations.
Oversee preparation of all aspects of proxy statement and annual meeting planning and logistics.
Oversee insider trading compliance program, including managing trading windows, 10b5-1 plans and pre-clearances and advising S16 insiders on a broad range of issues.
Lead governance matters, including advising on Delaware corporate law, charter and bylaw provisions, committee charters, governance policies, independence and related party transactions matters, policy updates and training initiatives.
Oversee board of directors and board committee processes, including preparation of board and committee materials and meeting minutes and annual governance calendar.
Oversee global subsidiary and entity governance.
Advise and work closely with a variety of key stakeholders across Okta, including Finance, HR, Investor Relations, Communications, Marketing, Tax and Treasury on a range of strategic issues.
Coordinate with and provide legal support to the Corporate Development team, including on M&A, strategic transactions, and Okta Ventures activities.
Oversee Corporate budget including outside counsel and third-party spend.
Actively manage, support and elevate a high-performing team of legal professionals.
Coordinate with Legal team leaders on various initiatives as required.