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Yelp · 17 hours ago

Corporate Counsel, Corporate Securities

Yelp is looking for a clever attorney to join its tight-knit legal team, which supports Yelp in its efforts to connect millions of people with great local businesses. The role involves supporting Yelp’s corporate securities and governance practice, drafting public disclosures, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with SEC regulations.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with executives and partners in Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and teams across Yelp to draft clear and accurate public disclosures
Help shape Board and committee agendas and take part in committee meetings
Draft, update, and maintain corporate governance policies
Team up with Investor Relations and Public Relations on shareholder communications
Streamline and improve processes to ensure timely, efficient public company reporting
Lead the legal side of M&A transactions and negotiate deal documents
Support our stock administration team with equity plans, trading windows, 10b5-1 plans, and related matters
Stay on top of changes in the legal landscape, flag risks, and recommend practical solutions
Work closely with outside counsel on a range of high-impact matters

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Corporate legal experiencePublic company securities lawSEC reportingM&A experienceSound judgmentCan-do attitudeWork ethicTeam-first mentalityCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) and active state bar membership in good standing
4+ years of corporate legal experience with a focus on public company securities law and SEC reporting, including a deep understanding of SEC rules, regulations, and forms, and the ability to see the big picture
Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a team-first mentality
Can-do attitude and willingness to dive into the details
Proven success working cross-functionally with a wide range of teams
Ability to break down complex legal requirements and provide practical, business-minded advice
Excellent legal and business judgment, with a creative approach to problem-solving
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and organization

Preferred

In-house experience is a plus
M&A experience is a plus

Benefits

Full medical, vision, and dental
15 days PTO (accrual begins on date of hire and increases with 2+ years of tenure thereafter), 12 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
Monthly wellness subsidy
Work from home reimbursement
Flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Yelp is an online platform that connects people with great local businesses through user-generated reviews and recommendations.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$56M
Key Investors
Elevation PartnersDAG VenturesBenchmark
2012-03-02IPO
2010-01-27Series E· $25M
2008-02-26Series D· $15M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Stoppelman
CEO
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Sam Eaton
Chief Technology Officer
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