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Salary: USD 270,000 - 405,000 / annual
Freshworks, a publicly traded B2B SaaS company serving nearly 75,000 customers globally, is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Legal & Compliance to report directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of corporate and securities matters for a growing, publicly traded technology company.
Key responsibilities include:
• Advising on securities laws and corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with SEC, Nasdaq, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Preparing and reviewing periodic SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, S-8s, Forms 4, and Section 16 filings)
• Managing insider trading compliance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, and Section 16 issues for directors and officers
• Planning and executing virtual annual stockholder meetings, including proxy advisory service coordination and investor relations support
• Overseeing Board of Directors and committee meeting materials, corporate minute books, and records management for parent and subsidiary entities
• Supporting global subsidiary governance, legal entity formation, merger/dissolution processes, and local compliance (e.g., UK Anti-Modern Slavery Act)
• Leading enterprise risk management, business continuity, compliance training programs, and whistleblower policies
• Partnering with Finance, Treasury, Tax, HR, and Corporate Development on M&A, corporate transactions, and strategic initiatives
• Developing and implementing corporate policies, procedures, and training materials
• Providing strategic legal counsel to senior management and cross-functional business teams
The ideal candidate will possess a strong securities and corporate governance background with an analytical, detail-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills. This role requires someone who thinks like a business person, not just a lawyer, and can identify risks while making strategic decisions in ambiguous environments.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with active state bar membership in good standing
• 15+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 8 years in-house at public-traded technology companies, preferably during growth-to-great phase
• Strong securities and corporate governance experience with understanding of financial statements and equity plans
• Deep knowledge of corporate law principles, regulations, and best practices
• High business acumen and problem-solving skills with ability to identify risks and make strategic decisions quickly
• Demonstrated strategic legal leadership and ability to influence operational processes and strategy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels
• High ethical standards and proven ability to maintain confidentiality
