Sr. Deputy General Counsel

Our client is seeking a Senior Deputy General Counsel to support securities compliance, corporate governance, and broader corporate legal matters. This role will work cross-functionally with senior leadership, finance, investor relations, and HR, and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with public company obligations while supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and stock exchange listing requirements
• Assist with earnings releases, investor communications, and public disclosures
• Advise on disclosure obligations and regulatory requirements
• Support insider trading compliance and related policies
• Support board and committee processes, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and minutes
• Maintain corporate governance documents such as bylaws, committee charters, and policies
• Assist with annual shareholder meeting preparation and proxy processes
• Provide guidance on governance best practices and emerging regulatory expectations
• Support ESG-related initiatives, disclosures, and compliance efforts
• Provide legal support on executive compensation, equity plans, and related matters
• Assist with corporate transactions, including financings and M&A activity
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, HR, and other business units
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including services, technology, and marketing contracts
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Support additional legal initiatives and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of experience in securities law, corporate governance, and transactional matters
• Experience at a law firm and/or in‑house at a public company preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities regulations and governance standards
• Experience supporting board‑level matters and senior leadership
• Base salary $240K – $280K based on experience
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and additional perks

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Our client is seeking a Senior Deputy General Counsel to support securities compliance, corporate governance, and broader corporate legal matters. This role will work cross-functionally with senior leadership, finance, investor relations, and HR, and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with public company obligations while supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and stock exchange listing requirements
• Assist with earnings releases, investor communications, and public disclosures
• Advise on disclosure obligations and regulatory requirements
• Support insider trading compliance and related policies
• Support board and committee processes, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and minutes
• Maintain corporate governance documents such as bylaws, committee charters, and policies
• Assist with annual shareholder meeting preparation and proxy processes
• Provide guidance on governance best practices and emerging regulatory expectations
• Support ESG-related initiatives, disclosures, and compliance efforts
• Provide legal support on executive compensation, equity plans, and related matters
• Assist with corporate transactions, including financings and M&A activity
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, HR, and other business units
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including services, technology, and marketing contracts
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Support additional legal initiatives and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of experience in securities law, corporate governance, and transactional matters
• Experience at a law firm and/or in‑house at a public company preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities regulations and governance standards
• Experience supporting board‑level matters and senior leadership
• Base salary $240K – $280K based on experience
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and additional perks

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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