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FreshworksVice President, Corporate Legal & Compliance
Freshworks is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Legal and Compliance, an on-site, full-time role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The job handles securities and…
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Freshworks is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Legal and Compliance, an on-site, full-time role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The job handles securities and governance matters for a global, publicly traded corporation and is the main legal resource for SEC reporting, taxes, treasury, insurance, investor relations, the finance function and equity plan administration. Core duties include preparing or reviewing periodic SEC and Nasdaq filings, proxy materials and equity-related…
Job Description
Freshworks is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Legal and Compliance, an on-site, full-time role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The job handles securities and governance matters for a global, publicly traded corporation and is the main legal resource for SEC reporting, taxes, treasury, insurance, investor relations, the finance function and equity plan administration.
Core duties include preparing or reviewing periodic SEC and Nasdaq filings, proxy materials and equity-related registration statements. The leader oversees compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Nasdaq rules, guides the company on share-trading rules and Section 16 questions, reviews Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and runs the company's virtual annual meeting of stockholders. Corporate records for the parent and each subsidiary, along with entity formations, mergers and dissolutions, are also in scope.
The role extends into enterprise risk, information security compliance, business continuity, global HR compliance projects and corporate deals. The posting requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active bar standing, and at least fifteen years of practice, including eight or more years in-house at public technology companies. The base salary range is $270,000 to $405,000, with bonus or equity possibly available.
Responsibilities
- Advise on securities law and governance so the company meets legal requirements and internal policy.
- Prepare or review SEC and Nasdaq filings, proxy statements and equity plan documents.
- Administer policies covering Sarbanes-Oxley, Nasdaq rules, insider trading restrictions and selective disclosure.
- Plan and run the annual virtual stockholder meeting and handle stockholder feedback with investor relations.
- Advise directors, officers and other insiders on trading and Section 16 matters.
- Review Rule 10b5-1 plans with stock administration and brokers.
- Oversee governance and compliance for subsidiaries, including formations, mergers, dissolutions and local legal duties.
- Help prepare Board and committee materials and keep corporate minute books current.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited institution, plus a current state bar license in good standing.
- Fifteen or more years of practice, including eight or more years in-house at public technology companies.
- Strong securities and governance background, including financial statements and equity plans.
- Solid grasp of corporate law and best practice.
- Ability to spot risk and steer decisions quickly under ambiguity.
- Skill in explaining legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.
- High ethical standards and discretion with confidential information.
Qualifications
- HR compliance experience is a plus, according to the posting.
- Experience with M&A and corporate transactions is valued.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Bonus and equity may be available.
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Where is this job located?
The posting does not specify a city or office location. It is listed as an on-site role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer.
What is the base salary?
The posting gives a base range of $270,000 to $405,000 and notes that bonus or equity may be available.
What legal qualifications are needed?
A Juris Doctor from an accredited institution, plus a current state bar license in good standing, is required.
How much experience is needed?
The posting asks for at least fifteen years of practice, including eight or more years of in-house experience at public technology companies.
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