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Figma’s Legal Team is looking for a director to lead our public company corporate and securities team at an exciting time for our growing business. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact at what is still an early stage of our Legal team’s growth. Your job will be to set the bar for excellence, manage a small team of lawyers, and be an exceptional cross-functional partner.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the legal team responsible for securities law compliance, public company reporting, and corporate governance
Prepare and review all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statement, Section 16 filings, etc.)
Advise and coordinate with internal working group on all quarterly earnings items
Lead planning for the annual meeting of stockholders
Prepare and manage board and committee meeting materials in partnership with senior leadership
Develop and oversee our corporate governance functions
Manage equity processes including our insider trading policy, 10b5-1 trading plans and guidelines, and our pre-clearance processes
Serve as a trusted advisor to our compensation team regarding our all executive and director compensation programs
Draft and maintain corporate policies, including charters, bylaws, committee charters, code of conduct, and various governance policies
Requirements:
12+ years of corporate, securities and public company reporting experience, including training at a large law firm and public company in-house experience
2+ years of management experience
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent)
Membership in at least one U.S. State Bar, with good standing
Excellent interpersonal skills and business judgment
Ability to distill complex issues and concisely explain why it matters
Proactive, driven, and adaptable
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects, path-find, and recalibrate advice in view of shifting priorities, legal developments, and risk tolerance
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What we offer:
Equity
Health, dental & vision benefits
Retirement with company contribution
Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support