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GoGuardian

Corporate Counsel

GoGuardian
🇺🇸El Segundo, California$190K–$210K/yr12mo ago

Summary

Corporate Counsel at GoGuardian to support internal business partners on corporate governance, transactional matters, and cross-functional legal initiatives in a fast-paced education technology company.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee corporate governance and transactional matters including board resolutions, bylaws, and capital table management; manage corporate transactions including M&A and post-close integration; draft employment agreements and advise cross-functional teams on legal initiatives.
Skills & Tools: Strong business-oriented problem-solving with practical advice capability; superb written and oral communication; proficiency with M&A and technology transactions; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with senior leadership.
Qualifications: 3+ years relevant experience in law firm or technology company; J.D. from well-regarded law school and active bar membership; knowledge of technology and software development with M&A and startup investment experience preferred.
Location: El Segundo, California, United States (Pacific Timezone hours required)
Compensation: $190,000 – $210,000/year

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a Corporate Counsel to support internal business partners and assist on a broad variety of corporate legal matters. In this role, you’ll help manage corporate governance and transactional matters while also collaborating and advising cross-functional partners. While this role is focused on corporate governance and transactions, you will also be open and able to assist a growing company on other projects and matters as needed. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, ready to grow, and comfortable working in an ambiguous, quickly-changing environment. Pacific Timezone hours are required.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee broad areas of corporate governance and transactional matters (e.g., drafting Board and committee resolutions, amending bylaws, capital table management, disclosure and reporting)
  • Oversee a wide variety of corporate transactions in any form, including the post-close integration of acquisitions
  • Collaborate with and advising cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, accounting, and people to manage corporate transactions and initiatives
  • Draft key employment agreements (including employment agreements, bonus plans)
  • Act as generalist when needed to help support other areas of the business as needed

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or technology company 
  • J.D. from a well-regarded law school and active good standing with at least one state bar 
  • Knowledgeable about technology and software development
  • Possess a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively advise internal business partners by providing them with clear and practical advice 
  • Superb written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter who operates autonomously while being a collaborative team player 
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage several projects 
  • Experience collaborating with and influencing senior leadership
  • Familiarity with a variety of transaction types 
  • Experience with M&A and investments involving technology companies (especially start up companies) 
  • Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment.
  • Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape.
  • Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…

 What We Offer 

  • Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
  • Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.
  • A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: wellness days, work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…

Plus the intangible:

  • A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.
  • Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.

The typical base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.

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