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Director, Corporate Legal (AGC)

Snorkel AI
Location
New York City, NY (Hybrid); San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
532 - Finance Ops
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 10+ years of relevant corporate legal experience in private practice and/or in-house
  • Significant experience advising venture-backed companies on private financings, M&A, corporate governance, and other strategic transactions
  • A mix of top-tier corporate law firm and in-house experience, ideally at a late-stage, high-growth technology company
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate and securities law applicable to high-growth private companies
  • Experience with equity compensation, cap tables, capitalization records, and corporate governance
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with Carta or similar equity management platforms
  • Experience supporting international expansion and foreign entity formation and governance
  • Experience with private-company secondary transactions or other liquidity programs
  • Experience building or scaling a corporate legal function, infrastructure, or processes
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and the Legal team is expected to be both strategic and highly execution-oriented
What the job really is

The Director, Corporate Legal (AGC) at Snorkel will lead corporate legal functions, focusing on transactions, governance, and compliance as the company scales. This role involves managing private financings, M&A, and corporate governance while collaborating with various departments and outside counsel. As the first person in this position, the director will build processes and frameworks to support the corporate legal function in a fast-growing environment.

Things to weigh
  • This is a hybrid role based in either San Francisco or New York City.
  • The role is highly visible and involves building the corporate legal function from the ground up.
  • The salary range is stated as $220,000 — $320,000, but actual compensation will depend on various factors.
  • The position requires a mix of strategic and hands-on work, which may appeal to candidates looking for a dynamic environment.
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