Sr. Director, Corporate Law

About Us:

Automation Anywhere is a leader in AI-powered process automation that puts AI to work across organizations. The company’s Automation Success Platform is powered with specialized AI, generative AI and offers process discovery, RPA, end-to-end process orchestration, document processing, and analytics, with a security and governance-first approach. Automation Anywhere empowers organizations worldwide to unleash productivity gains, drive innovation, improve customer service and accelerate business growth. The company is guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through AI-powered automation. Learn more at www.automationanywhere.com

Our opportunity:         

Sr. Director, Corporate Law specializing in corporate governance, securities laws, mergers and acquisitions, subsidiary management, executive compensation, stock plan administration and compliance matters. In this role, you will support strategic corporate transactions and ensure compliance with key regulations. You will partner with cross-functional teams across the finance, accounting, tax, HR, corporate development, and IT departments. You will play a critical role in shaping Automation Anywhere's strategic initiatives. This role has the potential to make a significant impact in an innovative company that is the leader in intelligent automation putting AI Agents to work across organizations.

Who you’ll report to:

This role reports to our SVP, General Counsel

Location: 

San Jose, CA. Bay Area - Hybrid role with 3 days per week working onsite from our offices in San Jose, CA.

You will make an impact by being responsible for:

• Securities law compliance - Reviewing and preparing SEC filings, assist with IPO readiness, including form 10-Ks, form 10-Qs, form 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 filings, and other related documents. Ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, NASDAQ rules, and other public company regulations
• Corporate Governance- Providing advice on general corporate law matters, including corporate finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, ESG, and stock plan administration. Maintaining the company's corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and assist in the preparation of the Board presentation materials
• Corporate transactions - Assisting with M&A, corporate transactions, debt restructuring, and intercompany agreements. Collaborating with corporate strategy team to create term sheets, support due diligence efforts, actively manage deal processes and execution, and providing post-closing acquisition and integration
• Executive Compensation - Assisting with executive compensation matters, stock plan administration, equity incentive plan, ESPP, corporate bonus plans
• Compliance- Maintaining the company's compliance program including code of conduct and EthicsPoint hotline

You will be a great fit if you have: 

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
• 15+ years of progressive corporate law experience including corporate compliance, SEC filings, '33 and '34 Act Reporting and M&A
• Admitted to practice law before the California State bar and in good standing
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks for a fast-paced pre-IPO organization

You excel in these key competencies: 

• A strategic thinker with sound business judgment
• A proactive, detail-oriented individual with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Interest in staying ahead of emerging trends and regulatory changes
• Providing timely and relevant advice while communicating complex, legal concepts in an accessible manner
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration

The base salary range for this position is $280,000 – $295,000 a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

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