Director of Public Company Counsel, Forge
$180-220k
+ Annual bonus
2-3 days a week in office
Stock market for private companies
Job no longer available
Stock market for private companies
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$180-220k
+ Annual bonus
2-3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To power an accessible, liquid , and transparent private market.
Role
Who you are
- Candidate should have experience advising public companies on a wide variety of securities law compliance, corporate governance, and the listing requirements of the NYSE
- Candidate must also have solid understanding of U.S. securities laws and a demonstrated interest in public company advisory and best practices
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law (preferably CA or NY)
- Top academic and professional credentials
- 6-8 years of experience – ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in house experience
- Deep understanding of U.S. securities laws and NYSE rules and requirements
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time-sensitive matters, and be responsive
- Comfortable with articulating legal concepts to non-legal audiences in a concise and business-facing manner
- Demonstrated ability to handle matters independently and a willingness to learn and provide support to other areas as needed
What the job involves
- Forge is seeking a public company attorney with 6-8 years' experience to join its growing legal team
- As key member of the legal team and a subject matter expert, this role will counsel Forge on all public company matters and assist on corporate, securities, and governance matters
- Advise Forge’s executive leadership team, board of directors, and board committees on a wide range of matters, including SEC and stock exchange reporting and disclosure requirements, corporate governance best practices, and investor relations matters
- Lead NYSE submissions and SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements
- Oversee Forge’s annual stockholder meeting and preparation of related materials
- Manage Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
- Support the preparation of board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and minutes as corporate secretary
- Provide legal advice and support in connection with stock plans, director and executive compensation, insider trading policies, and Rule 10b5-1 plans
- Manage all Forge equity matters and work closely with Forge’s stock administrator
- Partner with other internal Forge departments, including finance/accounting, marketing, equity, people, and operations teams
- Liaise with and oversee outside counsel as needed
Our take
Corporate stock options are a competitive advantage for companies wishing to attract and motivate top talent. The option of early liquidity proves to be an enticement, especially when startups tend to postpone going public for so long.
Forge offers companies, their employees, investors, and institutions a means of selling their shares in a pre-IPO stock market, allowing private shares to be traded as freely as public company shares. Forge aims to standardize and bring speed to trades in the private market.
Big rivals include Carta and the Nasdaq Private Market, while others such as EquityZen, Zanbato, and Industry Ventures also pose threats. To strengthen its position in this bustling marketplace, Forge is focused on partnerships and new products; launching products such as Forge Intelligence, its first data product, and Forge Company Solutions. And expanding its global reach through partnerships with Wells Fargo Securities and Deutsche Börse.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2021
$150m
LATE VC
Jan 2019
$35m
SERIES B
Total funding: $238.5m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k plan, life insurance, HSA and FSA, and pre-tax mass transit and parking benefits
- Equity for all employees
- New parent leave and generous time off
- Education, training, and mentorship
- Team lunches, employee interest groups, and company celebrations
- Employee-led resource groups, volunteering, and community service
- Rewards & Recognition
- Healthy snacks, drinks, and weekly lunches when in the office
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Kelly Rodriques
(CEO)Former CEO of Pensco and Founder of Operative Capital. Previous Operating Partner with Ignition Growth Capital and CEO of Blowtorch Entertainment. Successfully started and co-invested with accomplished venture capitalists in early-stage technology companies. Serves as a board member and advisor to several growth companies in technology-enabled service sectors.
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