Lead Counsel, Public Company Governance, Corporate Programs

HubSpot

. Own HubSpot's governance policy framework, including committee charters, governance practices, director independence analysis, related-party frameworks, and Board refresh and skills matrix legal analysis .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,600 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate governance, including Board practices, governance policies, and compliance obligations, with a strong legal background in public company governance. Proven ability to lead governance initiatives, manage complex programs, and engage effectively with investors and proxy advisors.

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Corporate Governance ExpertisePublic Company GovernanceAnnual Proxy Statement PreparationInvestor EngagementJD from Accredited Law School

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Hard Skills

Corporate Law ExperienceSecurities Law ExperienceGovernance Policy FrameworksDirector Independence AnalysisRelated-Party FrameworksBoard Refresh AnalysisGovernance PracticesProxy Season StrategyCompliance ObligationsProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

Strong Legal JudgmentExecution DisciplineAdvisory SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled WorkflowsGovernance Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

NYSE RequirementsISS EngagementGlass Lewis EngagementESG GovernanceSustainability Disclosures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own HubSpot's governance policy framework, including committee charters, governance practices, director independence analysis, related-party frameworks, and Board refresh and skills matrix legal analysis
Lead the annual governance policy refresh aligned with evolving NYSE requirements and governance best practices
Serve as substantive legal owner for the Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee
Prepare committee materials, advise on agenda items, and translate legal and governance requirements into practical recommendations
Own the operational backbone for the Board and Audit, Compensation, and NG&S Committees
Own governance sections of the annual proxy statement and lead the annual meeting process and logistics end-to-end
Lead governance-focused investor engagement, proxy advisor outreach, shareholder communications, and proxy season strategy
Engage directly with ISS, Glass Lewis, and significant shareholders on governance matters
Own recurring corporate governance programs, filings, D&O questionnaires, surveys, and compliance obligations
Implement process improvements and AI-enabled workflows to strengthen governance operations and scalability
Build templates, playbooks, and governance infrastructure
Report to the Director of Corporate Legal as an individual contributor

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10+ years of corporate and securities law experience at top law firms and/or in-house
At least 3-4 years of meaningful in-house experience advising a U.S. public company on corporate governance matters
Deep knowledge of public company governance, including Board and committee practices, director independence, governance policies, stock exchange requirements, and related-party frameworks
Extensive experience supporting Boards and Board committees
Meaningful ownership of, or a senior role in, annual proxy statement preparation and annual shareholder meeting processes
Demonstrated track record of governance-related investor and proxy advisor engagement
Experience independently managing complex, recurring governance programs with strong legal judgment, execution, and records discipline
JD from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Applications and resumes/CVs must be submitted in English
Nice-to-have: in-house experience at a publicly traded technology or SaaS company
Nice-to-have: direct engagement with ISS and Glass Lewis
Nice-to-have: ESG or sustainability-related governance and public disclosures experience
Nice-to-have: AI-enabled workflows in legal or governance contexts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cash compensation may include annual bonus targets for eligible roles
Some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan and receive restricted stock units (RSUs)
Some roles may be eligible for overtime pay
HubSpot benefits and perks to help employees grow better
Flexible work arrangements and connection-focused in-person events as applicable
Accommodation support for travel limitations or other reasons
AI-assisted hiring with human hiring decisions