NetApp · 6 hours ago
Corporate Attorney
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$232K/yr - $345K/yr
15+ years expNetApp, the multi-billion-dollar intelligent data infrastructure company, is seeking a highly motivated Principal Corporate Counsel to join its legal department at an exciting time for our growing business. This role will be responsible for handling corporate and securities matters including compliance, governance, and executive compensation disclosure, while acting as a business partner and advisor to various functions within the company.
Cloud ComputingData ManagementData StorageInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Handle securities law compliance, disclosure, and reporting under federal securities laws, NASDAQ rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other corporate governance rules and regulations
Leading the preparation and filing of registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, earnings materials, and Section 16 reports
Act as a business partner and advisor to finance, tax, treasury, accounting, investor relations, corporate development, workplace experience, and human resources functions, assisting with legal risk assessments
Prepare and manage board and committee meeting materials in partnership with senior leadership
Advise on and prepare documents relating to capital markets activities and assist with other banking and investment matters
Serve as a legal subject matter expert on sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues, including regulatory compliance and reporting
Maintain programs and policies to ensure compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, NASDAQ listing standards, Regulation FD, and insider trading rules
Track regulatory and corporate governance developments and provide advice accordingly
Manage equity processes including our insider trading policy, 10b5-1 trading plans and guidelines, and our pre-clearance processes, and serve as a trusted advisor to our total rewards team regarding our all employee, executive and director compensation programs
Assist with corporate entity compliance and management
Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions
Manage and build strategic and cost-effective partnerships with outside counsel supporting the above activities
Qualification
Required
Handle securities law compliance, disclosure, and reporting under federal securities laws, NASDAQ rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other corporate governance rules and regulations
Leading the preparation and filing of registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, earnings materials, and Section 16 reports
Act as a business partner and advisor to finance, tax, treasury, accounting, investor relations, corporate development, workplace experience, and human resources functions, assisting with legal risk assessments
Prepare and manage board and committee meeting materials in partnership with senior leadership
Advise on and prepare documents relating to capital markets activities and assist with other banking and investment matters
Serve as a legal subject matter expert on sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues, including regulatory compliance and reporting
Maintain programs and policies to ensure compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, NASDAQ listing standards, Regulation FD, and insider trading rules
Track regulatory and corporate governance developments and provide advice accordingly
Manage equity processes including our insider trading policy, 10b5-1 trading plans and guidelines, and our pre-clearance processes, and serve as a trusted advisor to our total rewards team regarding our all employee, executive and director compensation programs
Assist with corporate entity compliance and management
Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions
Manage and build strategic and cost-effective partnerships with outside counsel supporting the above activities
Demonstrated experience in general corporate matters, including SEC reporting, M&A, financing, executive compensation, corporate organization, securities law compliance, subsidiary maintenance and compliance, and capital markets activities
Excellent business judgment, ability to balance legal risk with business needs, strategic thinking and solutions-oriented, and the ability to effectively communicate complex issues and give practical advice to non-legal stakeholders
High level of integrity and professionalism, inspiring immediate trust and respect, and a natural inclination to do the 'right' thing
Team player with a good sense of humor, high level of integrity, responsibility, and professionalism, capable of working in a dynamic, team-based, deadline-oriented environment
Proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative, with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and work well with senior-level and peer-level colleagues
Ability to manage external counsel efficiently
Facility technology tools, including appropriate use of artificial intelligence. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Growth mindset and desire to consistently reflect, learn and improve
JD from an accredited law school with at least one active state bar membership, in good standing
15+ years of corporate and securities experience, including at a large national law firm and in-house in the corporate legal department of a publicly traded company
Preferred
Familiarity with Nasdaq Boardvantage, ActiveDisclosure or other board and disclosure management platforms
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
Various Leave options
Performance-Based Incentives
Employee stock purchase plan
Restricted stocks (RSU’s)
Company
NetApp
NetApp specializes in data storage, data infrastructure, and data management solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1995-11-21IPO
1994-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
George Kurian
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Bromhead
CTO
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