Lead Legal Counsel, Corporate

GitLab

. Own securities and public company reporting matters, including SEC filings, quarterly reports, earnings releases, annual proxy statement, investor presentations, and other public disclosures .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $285,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in securities law, corporate governance, and public company reporting, with a strong ability to manage complex legal matters and collaborate effectively across diverse teams. Proven track record in improving legal processes and providing strategic legal guidance to senior stakeholders.

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Securities LawCorporate GovernancePublic Company ReportingJuris Doctor (JD)Active US State Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

SEC FilingsCorporate ApprovalsM&A TransactionsLegal Risk AssessmentLegal Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingProject ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitLab

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Active US State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Public Company ReportingCorporate GovernanceInvestor PresentationsEquity PlansExecutive Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own securities and public company reporting matters, including SEC filings, quarterly reports, earnings releases, annual proxy statement, investor presentations, and other public disclosures
Advise on corporate governance, board and committee processes, annual stockholders meeting, corporate approvals, equity plans, executive compensation, and compliance requirements
Provide legal guidance on complex entity matters across jurisdictions, including formation, maintenance, reorganizations, intercompany agreements, and wind-downs
Support M&A and other strategic transactions through diligence, documentation, approvals, signing, closing, and post-closing integration
Engage and manage outside counsel across jurisdictions
Identify legal and business risks, present options to senior stakeholders, and monitor legal developments
Build and improve playbooks, checklists, templates, and workflows; train junior legal team members and cross-functional partners
Report to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Compliance
Collaborate with Accounting, Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, People, Product, Stock Administration, Tax, and Treasury

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of demonstrated relevant legal experience, including law firm experience advising US-listed public companies on securities law, corporate governance, and public company reporting
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active admission to a US state bar
Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and cross-functional projects, prioritize competing needs, and drive work to completion with limited direction
Clear written and verbal communication, including ability to explain technical legal issues to non-lawyers and senior leaders and build trusted working relationships
Ability to investigate unfamiliar legal questions, weigh risks against business objectives, and turn recommendations into action
Experience improving legal processes, templates, policies, or other scalable resources
Ability to collaborate in a remote, globally distributed team across time zones and cultures
Willingness to use GitLab in day-to-day work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support