Corporate Counsel

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows making it easy to find fix and prevent vulnerabilities from code and dependencies to containers and cloud.

Our mission is to empower every developer to innovate securely in the AI era boosting productivity while reducing business risk. Were not your average security company - we build Snyk on One Team Care Deeply Customer Centric and Forward Thinking.

Its how we stay driven supportive and always one step ahead as AI reshapes our world.

Why this role

Snyks Legal Team is seeking an ambitious and tech-savvy Corporate Counsel to partner with our Associate General Counsel Corporate Securities and M&A. This role demands someone who can hit the ground running with complex Board and corporate governance matters potential M&A transactions and global subsidiary management while leveraging AI tools and technology to streamline work and demonstrate measurable value to the business.

What Youll Do:

Board and Corporate Governance & Entity Management:

• Maintain corporate minute books resolutions and statutory records for UK parent company and international subsidiaries across numerous jurisdictions.
• Support preparations for Board and Committee meetings including preparing agendas and drafting resolutions and written consents.
• Manage company secretarial filings with UK Companies House and regulatory bodies globally.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline corporate governance processes using AI and other tools.
• Work cross-functionally and build relationships with colleagues across Snyks Accounting Finance HR Tax and Treasury teams.

Transactional Excellence:

• Lead and provide support for various M&A activities and corporate transactions.
• Manage and support due diligence processes and work closely with Business Development Finance HR Legal Product and other teams across Snyks business.
• Support equity plan administration and compliance matters.
• Track and report on transactions and other corporate legal metrics to demonstrate corporate legal team efficiency and value.

Technology Leadership:

• Leverage tech solutions and AI tools to enhance productivity for corporate transactions M&A and governance matters.
• Showcase corporate legal team impact on business objectives through corporate legal goals and metrics.
• Lead corporate legal process improvement initiatives with measurable ROI around efficiency improvements.

Strategic Research & Compliance:

• Conduct legal research on emerging developments in Board and corporate governance M&A and securities law.
• Leverage AI research tools to provide faster more comprehensive analysis and to manage and reduce outside counsel spending.
• Support global compliance efforts with proactive monitoring and reporting systems.

What You Bring:

• 3-6 years of legal experience in large law firm corporate/M&A practice groups and/or fast-paced in-house legal departments.
• Demonstrated experience with Board governance M&A transactions and corporate entity management and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with drafting and reviewing corporate documents including Board and Committee resolutions and written consents and definitive agreements and and ancillary documents in connection with M&A and/or other corporate transactions.
• Proven experience with AI tools and technology - must be able to articulate specific examples of process improvements achieved.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate legal work into business value metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders and communicate legal team value.
• Proactive problem-solver with demonstrated ability to work independently and to work with broad cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace e-signature tools (DocuSign) Board portals (Diligent) and CLM systems.

Itd Be Awesome If You Also

• Have an interest in AI cybersecurity and/or enterprise software.
• Have a track record of leading and managing projects and/or deals and interacting with members of boards of directors and executive teams.

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About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health wellness financial security and a work/life blend we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.