What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel, Securities position at NewEgg?
This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced e-commerce environment. This is a full-time position and will report to our Chief Legal Officer. You must have the ability to operate independently and work proactively with various teams across the organization. All Neweggers are currently 100% on site
Position Summary
Newegg is seeking an attorney with significant experience advising public domestic companies and foreign private issuers. The Assistant General Counsel, Securities will manage and assist with SEC compliance by drafting related documents and working with external counsel, corporate finance and other internal stakeholders for the preparation of such documents.
The Assistant General Counsel will also assist with public company corporate governance matters, including board and committee planning, presentations, resolutions, and minutes.
In addition, the Assistant General Counsel will be expected to provide support with audit and compliance, 10b5-1 plans, M&A transactions, corporate transactions, and other legal matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top tier law school
- Current membership in the State Bar of California
- At least 10 years of direct experience at a top-tier law firm, within a public company, or a combination of both.
- Must have prior experience with drafting F-1s, S-1s, 6-Ks, 8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, and other relevant securities filings.
- Experience structuring, negotiating and drafting a broad range of corporate transaction agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships; financing agreements; shareholder and investor agreements; corporate governance documents, from bylaws and operating agreements to written consents; and general contracts for business development, procurement, marketing, technology development, confidentiality agreements, software licensing and services
- Demonstrated ability to (i) identify and raise salient issues, (ii) draft language and propose various options that take into account relevant strategic or business goals, and (iii) communicate issues, risks and solutions clearly and concisely to lawyers and non-lawyers alike
- Must be easy going, a team player, and willing to roll your sleeves up on large and small scale projects.
- The right candidate will also be capable of bringing professionalism and skill to the role, with a focus on details and supporting the company’s business and its business units.
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Newegg for review and consideration.
Newegg is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Mental Functions:
Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational, and business decisions that affect the department. This position establishes procedures for attaining specific goals
Physical Functions:
Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant working on a computer
- Work Environment : Office cubicle environment with minimal exposure to the environment or health hazards
Equipment Used : Standard office and computer equipment including MS Office software
Language Skills : Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English
Travel Requirements : Local Travel up to 10 percent of the time.
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