Vice President, Legal, Corporate Governance, Securities, M & A

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Vice President, Legal, Corporate Governance, Securities, M & A in United States. This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity for an experienced legal professional to oversee corporate governance, securities compliance, and strategic transactions within a dynamic and fast-evolving business environment. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and play a critical role in shaping legal strategy across complex corporate initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory matters. You will collaborate closely with executive teams, finance, HR, compliance, and operational leaders to ensure strong governance practices and regulatory integrity across the organization. The position offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, guide high-stakes transactions, and lead a high-performing legal function focused on operational excellence and risk management. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, exceptional judgment, and a collaborative leadership style.
• Accountabilities: Lead all aspects of corporate governance, including Board and committee support, governance policies, corporate records, and compliance with applicable corporate laws and listing standards. Advise executive leadership and Board members on fiduciary duties, governance trends, and evolving regulatory requirements. Oversee securities law compliance, SEC reporting obligations, disclosure practices, and insider trading policies to ensure regulatory adherence and transparency. Partner closely with Finance and leadership teams on investor communications, public disclosures, and corporate reporting processes. Direct legal strategy and execution for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction documentation. Coordinate cross-functional teams and external legal counsel to support efficient transaction execution and post-merger integration efforts. Build and mentor a high-performing legal team while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. Manage outside counsel relationships, legal budgets, and complex legal projects involving multiple stakeholders and business priorities. Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing. 12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining both law firm and in-house corporate legal expertise. Deep knowledge of corporate governance, securities law, SEC reporting, and mergers and acquisitions. Strong experience advising publicly traded companies on governance and regulatory compliance matters. Proven ability to lead complex transactions and provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives and Boards of Directors. Expertise in due diligence, negotiation, transaction structuring, and drafting sophisticated legal documentation. Strong business judgment with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical, business-focused guidance. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentation and drafting abilities. Experience in technology, high-growth industries, or global cross-border transactions is highly valued. Ability to manage competing priorities, external counsel relationships, and legal operations efficiently within a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Competitive executive compensation package Remote work flexibility within the United States Opportunity to lead strategic legal initiatives in a global organization Collaborative and values-driven work culture Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions and executive leadership Career growth opportunities within a large-scale international business Inclusive and diverse workplace environment Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Paid time off and employee support programs Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities.
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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