CrowdStrike · 2 months ago
Sr. Lead Counsel, Corporate
USA - Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $255K/yr
10+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches and redefining modern security. The role involves providing strategic legal support on securities compliance, governance, and investor engagement, while mentoring junior attorneys.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Provide expert advice on securities law compliance, including 1933 Act and 1934 Act filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16, S-8, etc.)
Lead preparation and review of the proxy statement and annual report
Support corporate disclosure and review of earnings materials and sustainability reports
Support engagement with institutional investors on sustainability, executive compensation, and corporate governance topics, partnering with investor relations, HR, and senior legal leadership
Manage relationships with proxy advisory firms (ISS, Glass Lewis, etc.) and develop responsive strategies to their recommendations
Oversee annual and special meeting processes, including coordination with proxy solicitors, financial printers, and transfer agents
Advise on director elections, stockholder proposals, and shareholder activism preparedness
Work closely with accounting, investor relations, HR, and communications, including to ensure consistency in disclosure, messaging, and governance positioning
Serve as a senior member of the corporate legal leadership team and mentor more junior attorneys
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
10-12+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in-house at a public company supporting investor relations and communications, as well as a top-tier law firm's capital markets or public company advisory practice
Deep understanding of evolving federal securities laws and SEC reporting, state corporate laws, and proxy regulations
Understanding of sustainability disclosure frameworks and reporting standards
Proven experience managing complex investor and stockholder engagements, including with institutional investors and proxy solicitors
Track record of successfully navigating annual meeting cycles and leading proxy statement preparation
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to engage credibly with executive leadership and external stakeholders
Strong judgment, diplomacy, and ability to balance legal risk with business needs
Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to mentoring and developing team members
Preferred
Preferred experience at a member of the S&P 500 and/or NASDAQ-100
Benefits
Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
Company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementAccelCapitalG
2022-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $4.6M
2021-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2019-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
George Kurtz
President / CEO & Founder
Zeki Turedi
Field CTO Europe
Recent News
2026-01-21
2026-01-19
2026-01-17
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