MANAGING SENIOR COUNSEL / DIRECTOR, SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
Company: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks everything
starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of
choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world
where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are
a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the
way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as
committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We
AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life
seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we
believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team
contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced
by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday -
from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From
showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment
where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be
shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing
learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual.
Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal
wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are
supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending
account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our
mental and financial health resources, and our personalized
learning opportunities - just to name a few!At Palo Alto Networks,
we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person
interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time
from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup
fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted
relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all
win with precision.Job DescriptionYour CareerPalo Alto Networks is
looking for a highly skilled and experienced Managing Senior
Counsel or Director, Senior Corporate Counsel to join a dynamic
corporate legal team and work on a broad range of corporate and
securities law matters. You will be part of a fast-moving,
collaborative legal team and play a crucial role working on our
company's most important corporate, governance, and securities
matters. You will work closely with your primary stakeholders,
including Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations,
External Reporting, and the People teams, while being an important
resource for your colleagues on a global basis. This position will
be located in Santa Clara, CA and report to the Senior Director,
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, M&A, and Securities.This
is an exciting opportunity for someone who is intellectually
curious, creative, and able to operate independently in identifying
and resolving legal and business issues that arise in the context
of the company's strategic goals and risk thresholds. Our ideal
candidate is diplomatic, assertive and able to provide crisp,
timely and practical legal advice with a solution-oriented mindset.
-Your ImpactPrimary role in the preparation and review of SEC
filings, including reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, our proxy
statements for shareholder meetings, and registration statements.
-Advise on compliance with rules and regulations applicable to
public companies, including the Securities Act of 1933, the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, stock exchange listing standards,
and Delaware law. -Oversee our Section 16 reporting, including
Forms 3, 4, and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting
requirements.Primary role in the preparation of Board of Directors
and committee meeting materials, including agendas, minutes,
resolutions, and board presentations.Support review of earnings
related materials, including earnings releases, presentations, and
other public-facing corporate communications.Lead global corporate
administrative efforts, including overseeing maintenance of our
domestic and international subsidiaries, supporting internal entity
expansion, and advising on entity structuring, tax reorganizations
and related matters. -Provide legal support on executive
compensation matters, equity plans, and equity administration, as
well as advising on our insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading
plans.Provide legal support for capital markets transactions, such
as financings, restructurings, credit facilities, and debt
offerings.Help to mature, improve, build and maintain the company's
corporate policies and processes with scalable frameworks. -Develop
strong working relationships across the company with
cross-functional stakeholders, including in Finance, Accounting,
Treasury, Investor Relations, External Reporting, and the People
teams.Support the management of outside counsel on various matters,
as needed.Support and lead special projects as
requested.QualificationsYour Experience -Must be an attorney
admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state (CA or NY
preferred), and have a law degree from an ABA accredited law
school.A minimum of 8 years of strong corporate and securities law
experience, with significant experience in advising publicly traded
companies.Experience in-house at a publicly-traded company
preferred, with relevant prior experience from a top law
firm.Expertise in SEC reporting, corporate governance, securities
law, and subsidiary management.hey -Experience with technology
and/or cybersecurity companies is preferred.Working knowledge of
executive compensation arrangements and equity plans is
preferred.Working knowledge of shareholder activism and corporate
preparedness is a plus.Ability to effectively communicate with
senior management, explain complicated concepts in simple terms,
and lead with influence with cross-functional teams and colleagues.
-Excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment, strategic
thinking, superior work ethic, flexibility, and ability to work
independently.Excellent project management skills and an attitude
that no task is too big or too small.Ability to work
collaboratively and efficiently with cross-functional teams and
manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline
pressure.Have a positive attitude, a good sense of humor, high
empathy, and poise, especially in unscripted, chaotic, and
stressful situations.Additional InformationThe TeamWe are a Legal
team who is unrelenting in our pursuit of achievement, we are
constantly seeking improvements and can take on every challenge. We
value a positive attitude and high empathy. We adjust according to
the situation, learn new things, innovate, and try new methods. We
value collaboration, function as a team and know that our
colleague's experience and knowledge are valuable. We demonstrate
the highest level of adherence to not only what is legal but also
what is right. We apply our legal knowledge to real-world
scenarios, have a desire to explore the unknown and question the
status quo in pursuit of better, more effective
solutions.Compensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this
position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work
location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level,
the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary +
commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be
between $186,000 - $299,000/YR. The offered compensation may also
include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our
employee benefits may be found -here.Our CommitmentWe're problem
solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo.
It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams
innovating, together.We are committed to providing reasonable
accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If
you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or
special need, please contact us at -
-accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.Palo Alto Networks is an equal
opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care
leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital
status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental
disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other
legally protected characteristics.All your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType:
Full-timeFunction: LegalExperience level: DirectorIndustry:
Computer And Network Security
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