Title: Senior Corporate Counsel

Location:

NC, US Waltham, MA, US, 02451 Vienna, VA, US, 22102 San Jose, CA, US, 95128

Requisition ID: 130429

About NetApp

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Job Summary

NetApp’s Corporate Legal Team is looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our world-class legal department. You will bring experience in corporate and securities matters including ’33 and ’34 Act reporting and compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, equity plan compliance and executive compensation disclosure. We are looking for a candidate who is results-driven, client-focused, pragmatic, and has strong legal competencies. This will be a remote position, and candidates throughout the US will be considered. This role will report to our Director, Corporate & Securities, and will work closely with our Vice President, Corporate Legal. This role will start as an individual contributor, with a path to increased scope and management responsibility over time.

Job Responsibilities:
•   Handling securities law compliance, disclosure and reporting under federal securities laws, NASDAQ rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other corporate governance rules and regulations.
•   Support the timely satisfaction of SEC and NASDAQ compliance and reporting obligations, including the preparation and filing of registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements and Section 16 reports.
•   Act as business partner and advisor to finance, tax, treasury, corporate development and human resources functions and assisting with legal risk assessments.
•   Maintain programs and policies to ensure compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, NASDAQ listing standards, Regulation FD and insider trading rules.
•   Track regulatory and corporate governance developments and advise accordingly.
•   Assist on equity matters, including equity plan and compensation issues.
•   Oversee corporate entity compliance and management.
•   Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisition.

Job Requirements

•   Demonstrated experience in general corporate matters, including SEC reporting, M&A, financing, executive compensation, corporate organization, and securities law compliance
•   Excellent business judgment, ability to think strategically and globally and to give practical advice, and demonstrates wisdom and discerning approach in all situations
•   High level of integrity and professionalism, immediately inspires trust and respect, and instinctively does the 'right' thing
•   Team player with a good sense of humor and high level of integrity, responsibility and professionalism, and the ability to work in a dynamic, team-based deadline-oriented environment
•   Proactive, enthusiastic and innovative, with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail
•   Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
•   Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
•   Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level colleagues

Education

• JD with at least one state bar membership
• 4+ years of corporate and securities experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment

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Why NetApp?

In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.

U.S. Residents Only: In accordance with NetApp’s Policy, all U.S. employees of NetApp must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work at a Company location or remotely. If there is a reason preventing you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, you must request and be approved for one of the legally acceptable exemptions and reasonable accommodation must be established.