VP, Associate General Counsel - Securities and Corporate Governance

Verisign • Reston, VA

1d • $255,300 - $345,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.
We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.
We are seeking a senior Securities and Corporate Governance attorney . The VP – Associate General Counsel is responsible for ensuring the Company's public disclosures are accurate, timely, complete and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and best practices. This role leads the Disclosure Committee and provides oversight of disclosure controls and procedures. Additionally, this role supports all corporate governance matters.
This role is responsible for providing secretarial support to the Board of Directors and is a senior advisor to the CEO and Board on these and related matters. The incumbent must be eligible for Board appointment as Assistant Secretary. This position hires, trains and supervises attorneys and paralegals assigned to his or her areas of responsibility and retains and supervises external counsel as needed. This position reports directly to the General Counsel or his designee and assists in law department management responsibilities.

Requirements

• 15 years of legal experience. Must have SEC and corporate governance experience
• 8+ years’ experience managing attorneys and paralegals
• A combination of experience acquired at law firms, public companies or government agencies
• Significant leadership experience
• Proven track record of successfully working with a Board of Directors and with SEC
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent legal writer
• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to the Virginia bar or eligible for admission as a Virginia Corporate Counsel

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in a technology/internet field; familiarity with the domain name industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the Company's public disclosures are accurate, timely, complete and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and best practices
• Leads the Disclosure Committee and provides oversight of disclosure controls and procedures
• Supports all corporate governance matters
• Providing secretarial support to the Board of Directors
• Senior advisor to the CEO and Board
• Hires, trains and supervises attorneys and paralegals
• Retains and supervises external counsel as needed
• Assists in law department management responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees