Cloudflare · 1 day ago
Corporate Counsel, Governance and Securities
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$170K/yr - $205K/yr
3+ years expCloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet, operating one of the world’s largest networks. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel, Governance and Securities to manage corporate governance processes, ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws, and oversee legal aspects of employee stock compensation plans.
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Responsibilities
Providing legal support for the company’s Board of Directors and its Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees, including preparing, reviewing, and organizing materials, agendas, minutes, and resolutions
Maintaining and updating corporate governance documents, including the Corporate Governance Guidelines, Board Committee Charters, and various other significant internal public company policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, Insider Trading Policy)
Leading the legal preparation and execution of all annual and special meetings of the company’s stockholders, including proxy solicitation materials and coordination with the company’s investor relations team, transfer agent and external counsel
Preparing, reviewing and collaborating with the company’s finance team in connection with all of the company’s SEC filings
Collaborating with the company’s finance, investor relations, and communications teams on earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public announcements to ensure compliance with disclosure requirements
Administering and enforcing the company's Insider Trading Policy, including managing the company's trading window and pre-clearance process
Providing legal oversight and support for the company’s equity compensation plans and ensuring compliance with SEC, NYSE, and international regulatory requirements
Drafting, maintaining, and collaborating with the company’s stock administration team on employee stock plan documents, award agreements, and related communications
Supporting colleagues across the Corporate Legal team with the company’s global organizational structure and financing and M&A transactions
Qualification
Required
JD degree with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (ideally California or Texas)
3-7 years of corporate law experience, preferably with a national law firm or in-house at a publicly-traded technology company
Deep knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reporting and compliance requirements and NYSE listing requirements
Significant experience with drafting, revising, and reviewing SEC and other public company filings and documentation, corporate governance materials, and employee stock documentation
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team, with lawyers and non-lawyers, to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and technically-adept, with an ability to organize, prioritize, and manage many tasks on a complex project
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate legal advice into actionable guidance
Team attitude that no job is too big or small. Thrives in an environment where you need to roll-up your sleeves and own positive outcomes
Benefits
Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
Company
Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a web performance and security company that provides online services to protect and accelerate websites online.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (117)
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2023 (66)
2022 (98)
2021 (83)
2020 (37)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
Franklin TempletonFidelityUnion Square Ventures
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2019-09-12IPO
2019-03-12Series E· $150M
Leadership Team
Matthew Prince
CEO & Co-Founder
Lee Holloway
Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
Recent News
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