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Role Description
As Corporate Counsel with Dropbox, youll have a broad range of responsibilities, & will be a trusted advisor to the company on issues relating to M&A, venture capital investing, securities law, & corporate governance. Youll also have the opportunity to work with our commercial legal team to negotiate complex commercial agreements with our customers, suppliers, & strategic partners. Were looking for someone with an ownership mindset, drive, professional judgment, & excellent communication skills. Youll take the lead on critical projects, help shape Dropboxs future through high-impact transactions, & have opportunities to grow & evolve based on your interests & the companys evolving needs.
Responsibilities
- Drive the corporate legal function & lead cross-functional teams across a range of transactions including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, & financings.
- Support SEC reporting & securities law compliance, including in connection with the preparation of our periodic reports, registration statements, proxy statements, & other materials.
- Support corporate governance matters, including meetings of our Board of Directors and its committees, & our stockholders.
- Work collaboratively & responsively with a broad range of colleagues across functions, including Corporate Development, Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, HR, Communications, and EquityOps.
- Stay current on corporate governance trends, best practices, SEC, & Nasdaq developments, including research or benchmarking projects.
- Support company projects relating to legal & equity related compliance efforts, treasury, our stock repurchase program, & global subsidiary formation & maintenance.
- Effectively manage & lead outside counsel.
Requirements
- 3-6 years of corporate legal experience in a relevant setting (law firm and/or prior in-house experience)
- Comfortable quarterbacking strategic transactions & leading cross-functional teams, with demonstrated sound legal judgment & business-oriented approach
- Self-motivated & proactive with ability to prioritize & manage multiple projects
- Highly collaborative & intellectually curious with a team-first mentality
- Detail-focused with strong organizational & ability to communicate complex issues clearly & concisely
- Comfortable navigating complex issues
- JD, admitted to the Bar, distinctive academic record
Preferred Qualifications
- Subject area expertise (at a level appropriate for a mid-level associate in a law firm environment) in either M&A transactions (preferred) or debt finance transactions
- Experience representing public companies, particularly with respect to securities law compliance and/or reporting
- Experience representing companies in the technology/SaaS space
Compensation
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