Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 12+ years

Education J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school

Category Legal & Compliance

About this role

This role involves leading Figma's legal team focused on corporate and securities law, managing SEC filings, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards. The candidate will advise senior leadership and oversee legal policies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead securities and corporate governance
Manage SEC filings and reporting
Advise on legal compliance
Oversee legal policies and procedures
Manage legal team

Technical Overview

Legal expertise in corporate and securities law, compliance, governance, and legal team management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior legal professional with over 12 years of experience in corporate and securities law, including managing legal teams and advising on public company compliance. They possess strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to legal governance.

Must-Have Skills

12+ years of corporatesecuritiesand public company reporting experienceExperience at a large law firm and in-house2+ years of management experienceJ.D. degree and bar membershipStrong organizational and communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with SEC filingsExperience advising on corporate governanceExperience managing legal teams

Required Skills

Corporate LawSecurities LawSEC FilingsCorporate GovernanceLegal AdviceLegal DraftingPublic Company ReportingLegal ComplianceLegal ManagementLegal Policies

Hard Skills

Corporate LawSecurities LawSEC FilingsCorporate GovernanceLegal AdviceLegal DraftingPublic Company ReportingLegal ComplianceLegal ManagementLegal Policies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsBusiness JudgmentProactivityAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsLegal JudgmentCommunication

Certifications

Required

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law schoolMembership in at least one U.S. State Bar

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS

Job Function Leading legal compliance and governance for a public SaaS company

Role Subtype Legal & Compliance

Keywords for Your Resume

corporate lawsecurities lawSEC filingscorporate governancelegal advicelegal draftingpublic company reportinglegal compliancelegal managementlegal policiesJ.D.bar membershipcorporate legalsecurities compliancelegal team management

Deal Breakers

Less than 12 years legal experience, No experience with SEC filings, Lack of management experience

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