Associate General Counsel Senior Director, Evolv Technology

• JD from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 8+ years of experience in securities compliance and corporate governance, with public company and/or law firm experience
• Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations, Nasdaq requirements, and corporate governance best practices
• M&A experience, including due diligence and drafting and reviewing transaction agreements
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• Evolv is seeking a full time Associate General Counsel (AGC), Corporate, Securities, and M&A to join our legal team, reporting to the General Counsel
• In this critical role, you’ll be the point person for the Company’s securities compliance and corporate governance matters, while leveraging your M&A expertise to support strategic initiatives
• This is a unique opportunity to build and shape processes in a mission-driven organization at the forefront of AI-powered security solutions
• Support General Counsel in overseeing corporate governance, including board and committee meeting preparation, Nasdaq compliance, and annual meeting preparation
• Draft and review board materials, resolutions, and corporate policies to align with best practices
• Support shareholder engagement initiatives and cash and equity incentive programs
• Manage all aspects of legal entity management, including maintaining corporate records and overseeing subsidiary compliance
• Partner with Director of SEC reporting on drafting and reviewing 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
• Collaborate with finance and investor relations on disclosure controls, earnings calls, and investor presentations
• Ensure compliance with insider trading policies and provide guidance to executives and employees
• Provide legal support for potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Contribute to due diligence, drafting, and negotiation of transaction documents
• Work closely with the General Counsel and other team members to align legal strategies with business goals
• Assist with other corporate matters as needed, including equity management and entity maintenance
• Act with integrity and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to compliance with to the letter and spirit of the Evolv Code of Conduct and other company policies as well as all applicable laws and regulations
• In the first 30 days, you will:
• Familiarize yourself with Evolv’s corporate governance framework and securities compliance processes
• Build strong relationships with the legal, finance, and investor relations teams
• Conduct an in-depth review of the company’s SEC filings, insider trading policies, and board practices.
• Assume responsibility for public company reporting, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and Nasdaq requirements
• Establish a strong partnership with the finance team to optimize disclosure practices and earnings call preparations
• Begin implementing enhancements to corporate governance policies and processes.
• Build a robust in-house securities compliance and corporate governance program, reducing reliance on external counsel
• Serve as the primary legal advisor on SEC reporting, corporate governance, and shareholder engagement
• Support the legal team on M&A transactions, contributing to due diligence, contract negotiation, and integration