Solutus Legal Search is hiring a
Deputy General Counsel

Summary

The job is for a Deputy General Counsel at a rapidly growing cloud provider and AI hyperscaler. The role involves corporate governance, securities compliance, government affairs, and building a legal team. The candidate should have 12+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well with others.

Requirements

• 12 + years of relevant law firm and inhouse experience
• Strong academic credentials and admission to the bar in your state of residence as well as strong practical experience in DE law

Responsibilities

• Build out a team and legal function supporting internal corporate governance, SEC compliance, IPO readiness, regulatory compliance, and government and public affairs
• Develop and manage policies and procedures relating to securities and financial reporting compliance
• Monitor governance regulatory trends and SEC developments
• Support and oversee the preparation of materials for board, committee, and investor meetings
• Advise and support investor relations and engagement
• Support external and internal auditors
• Advise on executive compensation and equity administration
• Develop procedures and policies to prepare for a potential IPO
• Monitor and anticipate the direction of federal, state, and local regulations applicable to the AI and cloud computing industries to ensure the compliance of products, services, and business operations
• Support and improve enterprise-wide compliance procedures and policies, including monitoring compliance and preparing and delivering training
• Serve as a primary legal advisor to the government affairs team and support the company’s policy initiatives and engagement with federal and state legislatures

Benefits

Competitive base salary, annual bonus target of 30%, and an equity grant