Remote Associate General Counsel

Summary

Join a talented team of attorneys at Automattic as we seek a US-qualified attorney to lead corporate, securities, and governance work. The ideal candidate will have experience in advising on securities law compliance and corporate governance, handling complex international M&A transactions, establishing and managing international subsidiaries, and running employee equity programs.

Requirements

• Have a JD from a US-accredited law school
• 8+ years’ experience in legal practice (a mix of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred)
• Well versed in issues relevant to our business, including advising on securities law compliance and corporate governance; managing international subsidiaries; structuring and negotiating financing, M&A, and other strategic transactions; software integrations, licensing (especially open source licenses); and intellectual property
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have experience working on multiple complex transactions simultaneously, such as tender offers, fund formations, public offerings, etc
• Possess an agile and curious mind
• Are business-minded and practical in addressing legal issues
• Can write clear, concise, and informative documentation
• Operate independently
• Excel at understanding complex topics and explaining them to others in clear, concise terms, as well as finding streamlined solutions to complex issues

Responsibilities

• Lead all areas related to the company’s global securities laws matters and related compliance
• Manage our network of global subsidiaries, including managing all subsidiary board meetings, advising and executing changes to our entity structure, implementing intercompany agreements, and assisting with local compliance requirements
• Assist with board agendas and materials, and keep records of all meetings and corporate actions
• Oversee our innovative stock plan for Automatticians, and structure, negotiate, and execute stock sale transactions
• Lead deal execution for fundraising and M&A transactions
• Manage our investment portfolio and lead deal execution for venture investments
• Design legal and business processes that enable Automattic to scale internationally

Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000-$300,000 USD
• Fully-remote company with an open vacation policy