Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Docusign is a leading company that brings agreements to life, serving over 1.5 million customers globally. They are seeking a Director - Corporate Legal to serve as a senior legal advisor, managing corporate and securities functions while partnering with various business teams to deliver practical legal solutions and support strategic transactions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted senior legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, and other business teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions
- Lead and support M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration-related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting strategic investments in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance teams
- Partner with our Total Rewards team and independent compensation advisors to review and advise on executive compensation matters, including plan design, operation and related disclosure issues
- Partner closely with our Stock team on equity-related matters, including equity plan administration, employment-related equity arrangements, ESPPs, and related disclosure issues, providing clear, risk-balanced guidance aligned with business objectives
- Support Docusign's Board of Directors and executive management on broad range of corporate matters; plan, prepare and organize materials for meetings of the Board and Board committees
- Advise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including the preparation and review of SEC filings (registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings), disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements
- Plan and manage preparation of proxy statement and preparation and conduct of annual meeting
- Partner with investor relations and communications teams on a range of IR and stockholder engagement matters, including investor presentations, quarterly earnings announcements, scripts and Reg FD considerations
- Oversee corporate secretarial and entity management functions
- Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance and strategic implications
- Demonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture
- Plan and execute other corporate and other projects in partnership with the Deputy General Counsel and/or General Counsel
Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 15+ years of relevant experience, including experience at a major law firm and in-house
- Experience with corporate law, corporate governance standards, and trends
- Experience drafting, negotiating and leading strategic transaction documents
- Experience with equity compensation plans and executive compensation
- Subsidiary corporate governance experience, including management of global subsidiaries and intercompany structures and agreements
- Experience in-house for a technology company
- Managerial experience in a legal department
- Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and superior attention to detail
- Effective communicator and collaborative team member
- Strong written communication and drafting skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
- Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
- Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
- Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
- Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
- Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
- Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
- Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
Company Overview
Docusign provides a software to prepare, send, sign, store, and manage documents through electronic signature and workflow tools. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.docusign.com.