Director – Corporate Legal

Job Description:

• Serve as a trusted senior legal advisor to Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, and other business teams on complex, high-impact matters, delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions
• Lead and support M&A, strategic transactions, and related financings from diligence through closing and integration, including transaction structuring; drafting and negotiating definitive agreements; managing outside counsel; advising on integration-related legal, governance, and risk issues; and supporting strategic investments in partnership with Corporate Development and Finance teams
• Partner with our Total Rewards team and independent compensation advisors to review and advise on executive compensation matters, including plan design, operation and related disclosure issues
• Partner closely with our Stock team on equity-related matters, including equity plan administration, employment-related equity arrangements, ESPPs, and related disclosure issues, providing clear, risk-balanced guidance aligned with business objectives
• Support Docusign's Board of Directors and executive management on broad range of corporate matters; plan, prepare and organize materials for meetings of the Board and Board committees
• Advise on corporate and securities law matters for a public company, including the preparation and review of SEC filings (registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings), disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements
• Plan and manage preparation of proxy statement and preparation and conduct of annual meeting
• Partner with investor relations and communications teams on a range of IR and stockholder engagement matters, including investor presentations, quarterly earnings announcements, scripts and Reg FD considerations
• Oversee corporate secretarial and entity management functions
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, compliance and strategic implications
• Demonstrate leadership within the legal team by collaborating with other attorneys, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture
• Plan and execute other corporate and other projects in partnership with the Deputy General Counsel and/or General Counsel

Requirements:

• Basic Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including experience at a major law firm and in-house
• Experience with corporate law, corporate governance standards, and trends
• Experience drafting, negotiating and leading strategic transaction documents
• Experience with equity compensation plans and executive compensation

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events