[Remote] Director - Corporate Legal

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Docusign is a leading company that brings agreements to life, serving over 1.5 million customers globally. They are seeking a Director - Corporate Legal to serve as a senior legal advisor, managing corporate and securities functions while partnering with various business teams to deliver practical legal solutions and support strategic transactions.ResponsibilitiesServe as a trusted senior legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, and other business teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutionsLead and support M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration-related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting strategic investments in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance teamsPartner with our Total Rewards team and independent compensation advisors to review and advise on executive compensation matters, including plan design, operation and related disclosure issuesPartner closely with our Stock team on equity-related matters, including equity plan administration, employment-related equity arrangements, ESPPs, and related disclosure issues, providing clear, risk-balanced guidance aligned with business objectivesSupport Docusign's Board of Directors and executive management on broad range of corporate matters; plan, prepare and organize materials for meetings of the Board and Board committeesAdvise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including the preparation and review of SEC filings (registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings), disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirementsPlan and manage preparation of proxy statement and preparation and conduct of annual meetingPartner with investor relations and communications teams on a range of IR and stockholder engagement matters, including investor presentations, quarterly earnings announcements, scripts and Reg FD considerationsOversee corporate secretarial and entity management functionsMonitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance and strategic implicationsDemonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culturePlan and execute other corporate and other projects in partnership with the Deputy General Counsel and/or General CounselSkillsJuris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar15+ years of relevant experience, including experience at a major law firm and in-houseExperience with corporate law, corporate governance standards, and trendsExperience drafting, negotiating and leading strategic transaction documentsExperience with equity compensation plans and executive compensationSubsidiary corporate governance experience, including management of global subsidiaries and intercompany structures and agreementsExperience in-house for a technology companyManagerial experience in a legal departmentStrong interpersonal skills, team-oriented attitude, and superior attention to detailEffective communicator and collaborative team memberStrong written communication and drafting skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentBenefitsBonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on regionPaid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placementFull Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employmentRetirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributionsLearning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursementsCompassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing eventsCompany OverviewDocusign provides a software to prepare, send, sign, store, and manage documents through electronic signature and workflow tools. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.docusign.com.