Senior Corporate Counsel

21 hours, 30 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
Automattic

Automattic

Automattic, Inc. is a web development company founded in August 2005, known for WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, and other products. With over 1,500 employees in 84 countries, Automattic is dedicated to making the web a better place through its inn...

Internet Software & Services
1001-5000
Founded 2005
$617M raised

Description

  • Lead global securities law matters and related compliance.
  • Manage the global subsidiary network, including board meetings, entity-structure changes, intercompany agreements, and local compliance support.
  • Prepare board agendas and materials and maintain records of corporate actions and meetings.
  • Oversee the employee stock plan and structure, negotiate, and execute stock sale transactions.
  • Lead execution of fundraising and M&A transactions.
  • Manage the investment portfolio and lead venture investment transactions.
  • Design legal and business processes that support international scaling.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to operations teams worldwide.

Requirements

  • JD from a US-accredited law school and qualification to practice law in the United States.
  • 5+ years of legal practice experience.
  • Expertise in securities law compliance and corporate governance.
  • Experience managing international subsidiaries and global legal matters.
  • Experience structuring and negotiating financings, M&A, and other strategic transactions.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously, such as tender offers, fund formations, or public offerings.
  • Knowledge of software integrations, licensing—particularly open-source licensing—and intellectual property.
  • Experience working outside the United States or in international contexts (preferred).
  • Ability to work independently, solve complex business-focused legal issues, and communicate them clearly.
  • Commitment to the open web and open-source principles.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $180,000–$300,000 USD, paid in local currency.
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Open vacation policy.
  • Country-specific benefits.
  • Accessible hiring process and application accommodations.

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