Corporate Counsel, Governance and Securities at Cloudflare

About UsAt Cloudflare we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the worlds largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware installing software or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network which gets smarter with every request. As a result they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazines Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the Worlds Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!Corporate Counsel Governance and SecuritiesAvailable Locations: Austin TX and Washington DCAbout the Legal TeamBecause of the scope complexity and diversity of the companys work we need a world-class legal team to help the company avoid distractions and guide company leadership around obstacles. Our global legal team is made up of very accomplished lawyers and staff who comprise a flexible talented and very cohesive team.About the RoleWe are looking for an exceptionally talented energetic and strategic-thinking corporate law professional to join our growing legal team as a Corporate Counsel Governance and Securities based either in Austin TX or Washington DC. You will play a pivotal role in managing the companys corporate governance processes ensuring compliance with U.S. securities laws (SEC) and other public company requirements and overseeing the legal aspects of our employee stock compensation plans. This role is ideal for someone who is a proactive self-starter and strategic thinker who has a thirst for knowledge and continued growth all while working as part of a great team. This position reports to Cloudflares Head of Corporate Legal and offers a unique opportunity to work with the companys senior leadership team and the Board of Directors on critical public company matters.As part of the job you will focus primarily on the following areas:Providing legal support for the companys Board of Directors and its Audit Compensation and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees including preparing reviewing and organizing materials agendas minutes and resolutions.Maintaining and updating corporate governance documents including the Corporate Governance Guidelines Board Committee Charters and various other significant internal public company policies (e.g. Code of Conduct Insider Trading Policy).Leading the legal preparation and execution of all annual and special meetings of the companys stockholders including proxy solicitation materials and coordination with the companys investor relations team transfer agent and external counsel.Preparing reviewing and collaborating with the companys finance team in connection with all of the companys SEC filings.Collaborating with the companys finance investor relations and communications teams on earnings releases investor presentations and other public announcements to ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.Administering and enforcing the companys Insider Trading Policy including managing the companys trading window and pre-clearance process.Providing legal oversight and support for the companys equity compensation plans and ensuring compliance with SEC NYSE and international regulatory requirements.Drafting maintaining and collaborating with the companys stock administration team on employee stock plan documents award agreements and related communications.Supporting colleagues across the Corporate Legal team with the companys global organizational structure and financing and M&A transactions.Requirements:JD degree with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (ideally California or Texas).3-7 years of corporate law experience preferably with a national law firm or in-house at a publicly-traded technology company.Deep knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reporting and compliance requirements and NYSE listing requirements.Significant experience with drafting revising and reviewing SEC and other public company filings and documentation corporate governance materials and employee stock documentation.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team with lawyers and non-lawyers to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner.Detail-oriented well-organized and technically-adept with an ability to organize prioritize and manage many tasks on a complex project.Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to translate legal advice into actionable guidance.Team attitude that no job is too big or small. Thrives in an environment where you need to roll-up your sleeves and own positive outcomes.CompensationCompensation may be adjusted depending on work location.For Washington D.C. Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $170000 - $205000EquityThis role is eligible to participate in Cloudflares equity plan.BenefitsCloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses support caregiving build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.Health & Welfare BenefitsMedical/Rx InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter Spending AccountsFertility & Family Forming BenefitsOn-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance ProgramGlobal Travel Medical InsuranceFinancial BenefitsShort and Long Term Disability InsuranceLife & Accident Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Participation PlanTime OffFlexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leaveLeave programs including parental pregnancy health medical and bereavement leaveWhat Makes Cloudflare SpecialWere not just a highly ambitious large-scale technology company. Were a highly ambitious large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.Project Galileo: Since 2014 weve equipped more than 2400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work technology already used by Cloudflares enterprise customers--at no cost.Athenian Project: In 2017 we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project weve provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states.1.1.1.1: We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Heres the deal - we dont store client IP addresses never ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers.Sound like something youd like to be a part of Wed love to hear from you!This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their or any other persons perceived or actual race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability medical condition family care status or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to changing the application process providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job please contact us via e-mail at or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco CA 94107. Key Skills Eclipse,HR Administration,Fabrication,Core Banking,Entry Level Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 170000 - 205000