Associate General Counsel

Our Opportunity Snyk's Legal Department is looking for an Associate General Counsel, Corporate, Securities and M&A to perform a broad range of legal work with a focus on supporting and overseeing a variety of corporate governance, securities, capital markets, transactional and M&A matters, with a potential focus on SEC and public company matters, working closely with the Finance department. This position requires a strong corporate governance, securities law, and transactional background; an analytical and detail-oriented mindset coupled with strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex legal matters and present creative solutions. The Snyk Law Department is a close-knit team of collaborative and business-savvy lawyers and legal professionals who work for a leader and innovator in the developer security industry. You must be adaptable, collaborative, accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional judgment, apply practical legal advice tied to business strategies, and explain legal and business risks in plain English. You'll spend your time: Managing various corporate governance, M&A, and other strategic and capital markets transactions. Drafting the company's securities filings (e.g., 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Section 16 filings, and proxy statement) and securities-related legal documentation for M&A transactions, with finance and outside counsel support as needed. Preparing and organizing materials for Board of Directors meetings, including resolutions, meeting minutes and presentations, and meetings of the Board committees, including Audit, Compensation, M&A, and N&G. Helping supervise our equity administration, regulatory, corporate governance, compliance, and industry-standard requirements requests. Securities law disclosure review and advice (e.g., press and earnings releases, investor relations presentations, website disclosures, Regulation G, Regulation FD matters) Supporting the General Counsel in advising the Board on corporate governance issues. Assisting in further developing Snyk's corporate compliance program. Assisting in the formation and dissolution of entities; changes in entity structure. Preparing and reviewing minutes, resolutions, powers of attorney and corporate organizational documents, including certificates of incorporation and bylaws. Providing day-to-day counseling and advice on corporate and securities law matters. Partnering closely with Finance on financial reporting, equity, and disclosure issues. Helping build a best-in-class function that can ultimately operate in a public company setting. You should apply if you have: 10+ years of relevant in-house and/or top-firm experience (the specific level and title of the role will depend on the candidate's level of experience). Extensive knowledge of corporate and securities law for public companies, especially when it comes to SEC compliance and '34 Act reporting obligations. A skillful drafter and issue-spotter capable of assessing both legal and business risks. Experience with merger & acquisitions and capital markets transactions. Experience reviewing earnings press releases and other public disclosures. Knowledge of securities laws and experience preparing SEC filings and addressing SEC compliance matters. Experience with public company and subsidiary corporate governance. Ability to take ownership of fast-paced projects with rapidly shifting priorities, managing them through to completion with patience, flexibility, and poise. Ability to multi-task with great attention to detail and a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines within a changing, fast"paced environment. High standards, impeccable integrity, sound judgment, entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, high EQ, organizational skills and a good sense of humor. Based in New England and able to work from the Boston office (located a short walk from South Station) two days per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01