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$ 141000 - 309375
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Job Description
8x8 Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industrys most integrated platform for Customer Experiencecombining Contact Center Unified Communications and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys drive operational excellence and insights and facilitate team collaboration.
We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform one ecosystem and one data model you can turn every team into a customerfacing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity.
As an organization we are looking for Team8s who are AIproficient open to innovation and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth.
Learn more on our company website at www.8x8follow our pages on LinkedIn Twitter Facebook and Instagram.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Securities & Governance attorney to join our Legal team focusing on U.S. securities law compliance and corporate governance for a publicly traded company. Reporting to 8x8s Deputy General Counsel you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with SEC reporting obligations NASDAQ listing requirements insider trading regulations and executive compensationrelated laws while also advising on governance best practices and regulatory developments. You will collaborate with SEC Reporting Finance Investor Relations Compliance Stock Administration and HR teams to provide practical legal guidance and ensure transparent accurate and compliant corporate disclosures. This role offers an opportunity to support securities compliance efforts in a fastpaced highgrowth environment leveraging your legal expertise attention to detail and proactive approach. You will also help enhance disclosure processes securities filings and governance workflows by incorporating AIdriven legal innovations making a meaningful impact on how 8x8 manages regulatory compliance in an evolving legal landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise on securities law compliance including assessing materiality and determining when filings disclosures or other regulatory actions are required.
Prepare and review securities filings 10K 10Q 8K Proxy Statements etc. and ensure compliance with NASDAQ listing standards and corporate governance requirements.
Review and provide guidance on press releases earnings releases CEO/CFO earnings call scripts investor presentations and external communications ensuring compliance with securities laws and consistency in corporate messaging.
Administer Rule 10b51 trading plans insider trading policies and stock plan compliance.
Provide legal guidance on executive compensation disclosures and equity compensation programs.
Assist with Board of Directors and committee materials resolutions and shareholder engagement ensuring adherence to corporate governance best practices and SEC rules.
Track emerging securities laws regulatory and publicinterest disclosure requirements and changes in global securities regulations.
Maintain and enhance 8x8s securities compliance programs including SOX and DoddFrank requirements.
Collaborate with 8x8s SEC Reporting Investor Relations Finance and Communications teams to ensure securities disclosures and governance processes are consistent accurate and compliant.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 5 years of securities law experience with at least 2 years of experience in an Amlaw 200 law firm.
Demonstrated experience advising on securities law compliance preparing and reviewing securities filings 10K 10Q 8K and Proxy Statements etc. overseeing insider trading policies providing governance support and working crossfunctionally on securitiesrelated disclosures.
Experience reviewing and advising on external disclosures including press releases earnings releases and investor communications.
Deep knowledge of federal securities laws including the Securities Act of 1933 Exchange Act of 1934 SarbanesOxley DoddFrank and Reg FD.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with SEC Reporting Finance Investor Relations Compliance Stock Administration and HR teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the technology or cloud communications industry.
Inhouse securities law experience at a public company.
Experience working with NASDAQlisted companies and knowledge of NASDAQ listing requirements.
Strong understanding of insider trading laws executive compensation disclosures and stock plan administration.
Experience advising on shareholder engagement including responding to investor inquiries proxy advisory firm recommendations and corporate governance trends.
Proven ability to enhance securities compliance processes including risk mitigation strategies and governance best practices.
Experience monitoring and analyzing securities regulatory developments and their impact on corporate compliance.
Experience supporting or responding to securities litigation regulatory inquiries or SEC investigations.
Strong project management and process improvement skills.
AIproficient open to innovation and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth.
The compensation range reflects the Companys good faith belief at the time of posting. 8x8 has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidates primary work location. Further individual base pay depends on various factors in addition to primary work location such as complexity and responsibility of role job duties/requirements and relevant experience knowledge success education and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards including discretionary merit increases bonus and/or stock. Certain roles have the opportunity to earn sales variable compensation incentives based on the terms of the plan and the employees role.
Salary Ranges:
$141000.00 $309375.008x8 is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
