Senior Counsel – (Silicon Valley, CA)

  • Silicon Valley
  • Full Time
  • Solutus
  • Ref. #907-SLS
Solutus

Our client, a thriving global publicly traded technology leader, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal to assist the executives with hiring a Senior Counsel to join its Corporate Legal Group. This role will focus on a suite of corporate responsibilities including corporate finance, corporate securities, compliance, and M&A. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of general corporate matters in a dynamic and collegial environment and to work cross functionally with executive members of the finance team.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting, negotiating, managing, and advising on corporate finance transactions including debt offerings, credit facilities, and term loans.
  • Assisting with SEC reporting and securities compliance matters.
  • Assisting with corporate compliance matters including internal investigations, anti-corruption and conflict of interest pre-approvals, and employee trainings. May include some international travel.
  • Assisting with drafting and preparing annual Corporate Responsibility Report and related regulatory matters.
  • Advising on strategic transactions, including M&A.

 

Key Qualifications:

  • JD and licensed or eligible to practice law in the state of California.
  • 4-6+ years of experience in corporate finance, and specifically, capital markets, debt offerings, credit facilities, and term loans, and general corporate and securities. M&A experience is a plus. Law firm experience is required. In-house experience is a plus but is not required.
  • Excellent communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Responsive, strong work ethic, pro-active, conscientious, with a roll up your sleeves attitude.

 

The current target base salary for this position ranges from $220,000 – $250,000, plus a 35% target bonus and equity. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and years of directly relevant experience.

 

Simply put, this is an outstanding opportunity. The role is interesting and offers great work and responsibilities. The legal department’s corporate group is top-notch and loaded with talented attorneys. The company is large and thriving, so job stability is guaranteed. Finally, the compensation is compelling.

 

Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative for this search.  Candidates applying directly to the company will be redirected to Solutus for consideration.