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Automattic

Senior Corporate Counsel

Automattic

. Lead global securities law matters and related compliance .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in securities law compliance, corporate governance, and managing international subsidiaries. Proven ability to structure and negotiate complex transactions while providing strategic legal advice to support global operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
US-Qualified AttorneyJD From A US-Accredited Law School5+ Years’ Experience In Legal PracticeExperience Advising On Securities Law ComplianceExperience Managing International Subsidiaries

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Hard Skills
Securities Law ComplianceCorporate GovernanceM&A TransactionsFinancing StructuringIntellectual PropertySoftware IntegrationsLicensingComplex Transaction ManagementDocumentation WritingStrategic Transaction Negotiation
Soft Skills
Independent OperationClear CommunicationBusiness-Minded ApproachAgile MindsetCuriosity
Certifications & Qualifications
US Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Global Securities LawCorporate ComplianceSubsidiary ManagementInvestment Portfolio ManagementOpen Source Licensing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead global securities law matters and related compliance
  • Manage the network of global subsidiaries, including subsidiary board meetings, entity structure changes, inter-company agreements, and local compliance
  • Assist with board agendas and materials and maintain records of meetings and corporate actions
  • Oversee Automattic’s stock plan and structure, negotiate, and execute stock sale transactions
  • Lead deal execution for fundraising and M&A transactions
  • Manage the investment portfolio and lead deal execution for venture investments
  • Design legal and business processes that enable international scaling
  • Provide strategic advice to operations teams to help the company run smoothly around the globe

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • US-qualified attorney
  • JD from a US-accredited law school
  • 5+ years’ experience in legal practice
  • Experience advising on securities law compliance and corporate governance
  • Experience managing international subsidiaries
  • Experience structuring and negotiating financing, M&A, and other strategic transactions
  • Experience with software integrations
  • Experience with licensing, especially open source licenses
  • Experience with intellectual property
  • Experience working on multiple complex transactions simultaneously, such as tender offers, fund formations, and public offerings
  • Ability to write clear, concise, and informative documentation
  • Ability to operate independently
  • Ability to understand complex topics and explain them clearly
  • Business-minded and practical approach to legal issues
  • Agile, curious mindset
  • Love of the open web

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote work
  • Open vacation policy
  • Salary paid in local currency
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Accessible hiring process and accommodations during application/interview process
  • Equal Opportunity employer
  • Disability Confident Committed employer