VP Legal – Corporate and Securities, Compliance

PagerDuty is interviewing, onboarding, and working 100% virtually at this time. As we look to the future, we plan to be ‘distributed by design’, meaning unless your job requirements make it necessary to be in a PagerDuty office, you may choose to work in-office, remotely, or hybrid. We’re focused on inclusion and employee well-being by building a culture that isn’t location specific, and gives equal opportunity to everyone—regardless of where you are working. OverviewPagerDuty is a digital operations management platform that empowers the right action, when seconds matter.For the teams who build and run digital systems, PagerDuty is the best way to manage the urgent, mission-critical work that is essential to keeping digital services always on. We make it easy to handle any unplanned task, event, or opportunity, right away. We’re growing fast and looking for ambitious people who share our values and customer devotion mindset to join our high caliber team. We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead PagerDuty’s Corporate and Compliance legal functions.This is a unique opportunity to add immense value in a fast-paced, high growth, evolving and collaborative environment where your work will have a direct impact on company success. Reporting to the Sr. Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and running a small but mighty team, you will have front-line responsibility, both domestically and internationally, for public company reporting, governance, securities, compliance, policy compliance, legal compliance monitoring, and M&A deal structuring, agreement negotiation and diligence.You and your team will provide sophisticated, timely and business-friendly advice on a wide variety of matters, from the critical to the mundane, to every constituent from the CEO to individual contributors. You and your team will also assist with equity matters including section 16 reporting, and assist with M&A integration. The Legal team at PagerDuty is made up of sharp, authentic professionals based in SF and Atlanta, and expanding into EMEA. The role is open to remote locations in the US. We run several sub functions within the team: Commercial/Operations, Corporate/Compliance, Product/Privacy, and Employment, and they are growing and expanding as PagerDuty is.We work hard, but also make time to enjoy each other and get needed downtime. Only candidates licensed in good standing with a U.S. state bar and highly conversant in SEC laws and regulations should apply. Primary Responsibilities• Strategy and Vision: Overall responsibility for strategy, planning, and implementation of legal programs and initiatives related to PagerDuty corporate priorities, including governance, executive compensation, stockholder outreach, and other key areas. • Governance and Securities: Oversee and provide support to PagerDuty’s board of directors and committees in the areas of governance, oversight responsibilities, executive compensation, public disclosures, proxy advisory firms, ESG and other public company obligations and best practices.Assist in corporate secretarial matters, including preparation of notices, materials and minutes for board of directors and committee meetings. • Corporate: Oversee and manage PagerDuty’s SEC filings, including periodic reports, interim reports, Section 16 reports, securities offerings, and other related filings. Assist with PagerDuty’s quarterly earnings, analyst interactions, ongoing stockholder engagement program, insider trading program and 10b5-1 trading plans. • M&A: Oversee, manage and provide strategic direction to PagerDuty’s Business Operations and Strategy team, including activities related to acquisitions, integration of acquired companies and strategic alliances.Develop and implement best practices for PagerDuty’s growing acquisition practice and teams. • General Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and SEC/NYSE rules and regulations, and monitor legal compliance schemes and processes across the company, including sales compliance, product compliance and other, and develop and deliver employee training programs on these topics. Consider, develop and implement guidelines and policies to comply with changes. Analyze changes in laws, regulations, policies and stockholder guidelines related to corporate matters in the U.S.and internationally. • Training: Create and manage education, information, training, and compliance programs regarding public company obligations, M&A and insider trading. • Outside Counsel: Manage outside counsel, control quality of services, and oversee efficient use of budget allocated to outside counsel fees. • Other: Undertake other responsibilities and projects as required as part of a small legal team. Education & Experience Requirements• Minimum of 12 years of experience, including several years at a law firm and significant time spent at a publicly traded company as a corporate and securities attorney• Demonstrated command and expertise of securities, corporate and governance laws and best practices and experience counseling senior management and boards• Working understanding of accounting and financial statements, business models and drivers, and revenue recognition standards and related SEC regulations and disclosure requirements• Experience creating, monitoring and/or contributing to the creation and monitoring of, compliance program processes and procedures• Experience with mergers and acquisitions• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a demanding, dynamic environment of consistent rapid growth, including working with fast paced technology driven companies• A demonstrated ability to effectively influence, lead, collaborate with and motivate others at all levels, strong team, business, project and people management skills, strong business and legal negotiation skills, strong client counseling skills, and strong public advocacy skillsSkills & Competencies Requirements• High personal standards of excellence and ethics, as well as the ability to act with discretion, strict confidentiality and sensitivity towards issues and individuals• Is enthusiastic, intellectually curious and energized by the challenges of serving a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth company• Can prioritize and manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling environment• Can build processes from the ground up, and is collaborative, proactive and creative in his/her approach to problem-solving• Excels at communicating complex business and legal issues to business teams and leaders succinctly and persuasively• Is able to influence and achieve successful results without damaging relationships• Has strong judgment and collaborative problem-solving skills• Has meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product, and exceptional communication and negotiation skillsPagerDuty Offers:- Competitive salaries and company equity- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)- Retirement plan with company match-Comprehensive benefits package from day one- Company paid parental leave - up to 22 weeks for pregnant parent, up to 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent- Paid vacation time - 3 weeks accruing in first year, 4 weeks accruing every year after- Paid holidays and sick leave- Paid employee volunteer time - 20 hours per year- Bi-annual company-wide hack weeks- Mental wellness programsAbout PagerDutyPagerDuty, Inc.(NYSE:PD) is a leader in digital operations management, serving over 13,800 customers and 700,000 users in 90 countries, including 60% of the Fortune 100. Led by CEO Jennifer Tejada, 50% of our board of directors is comprised of women, 45% of our managers are from underrepresented groups, and we are a proud member of the Pledge 1% Movement, committed to donating 1% Equity, 1% Employee time, and 1% Product to accelerate change in our communities. At PagerDuty, we believe you do your best work in a culture that fosters inclusion, well-being, and innovation.As a Dutonian, you will have ample opportunities to advance your career and connect with colleagues: virtual all hands calls, learning & development programs, bi-annual hack weeks, volunteering events, ERGs (employee-run groups focused on cultivating a sense of belonging for all) - there’s something for everyone. Learn more on Instagram, @pagerdutylife. From how we build our teams to who sits in the boardroom, we hope you can see yourself at PagerDuty. Additional InformationPagerDuty is for people.Meaning, we extend opportunities to a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to the corporate world, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition or take the next step in your career path, we are excited to connect with you. PagerDuty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. 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