Avepoint
Corporate Counsel
Avepoint, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Securing the Future. AvePoint is a global leader in data management and data governance, and over 21,000 customers worldwide rely on our solutions to modernize the digital workplace across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes over 3,500 managed service providers, value added resellers and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit
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.At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!About the role:Working under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel, this individual will interface regularly with the company’s board of directors, CEO, CFO, Chief Legal Officer and other members of the executive leadership team, to provide practical legal advice and counsel and manage, negotiate and execute on a broad range of corporate, securities law, corporate governance and M&A initiatives and the organization’s day-to-day operational needs and strategic priorities.What will you be doing?Acting in a leading role on all capital markets and other strategic transactions, including M&A and corporate financing transactions and related workstreams.Developing and delivering employee trainings on securities law and related matters, such as insider trading and Regulation FD, and M&A and strategic transaction best practices.Assisting with all areas of corporate compliance, including Securities Act and Exchange Act matters.Work as part of a team to prepare and review SEC filings, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, including shareholder proposals and proxy solicitation, and Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4 and 5.Keeping abreast, and advising on potential impact, of new and proposed securities law and corporate governance developments, market trends and best practices in the markets we operate to ensure continued compliance.Advising on ISS, Glass Lewis and other proxy advisory service positions and corporate responses.Advising on investor relations matters, including review of and collaboration on earnings announcements, earnings scripts, press releases, investor presentations, investor communications, internal communications and other materials (including preparation of appropriate securities disclosure as necessary).Establishing appropriate policies, processes, and systems in areas of coverage that enable the company to grow and scale effectively.Providing advice and counsel to business team leaders on all legal matters affecting areas of coverage, in consultation with other members of the Legal Department and outside counsel as necessary.Building close relationships with personnel at supported business operations and obtaining and maintaining a strong knowledge of the company’s products and the objectives of those operations.Leading or assisting the Legal Department’s efforts in the preparation, implementation and refinement of forms, processes and procedures relevant to areas of corporate coverage.Providing substantive support to other membersof theLegal Department as needed.Performing other special assignments, strategic projects or duties as needed.OK, I’m interested… is this the job for me?We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you.Other qualities you’ll need to be a fit for this role include:Undergraduate degree and law degree required5+ years of relevant experience, including training at a leading national law firm as a general corporate, securities, corporate governance or M&A attorney and significant time spent in-house, ideally at a public SaaS or other public technology companyBroad and deep expertise in corporate and U.S. securities laws, corporate governance and board governance matters, including best practicesStrong experience with coordination and timely and continuous filing of disclosure documentation with the SEC and NASDAQFamiliarity with public company accounting, tax and finance processes, terminology, systems and issues, including a basic knowledge of financial statements, GAAP accounting and tax matters preferredMust be admitted, registered, active and in good standing with a state barAvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.
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.At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!About the role:Working under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel, this individual will interface regularly with the company’s board of directors, CEO, CFO, Chief Legal Officer and other members of the executive leadership team, to provide practical legal advice and counsel and manage, negotiate and execute on a broad range of corporate, securities law, corporate governance and M&A initiatives and the organization’s day-to-day operational needs and strategic priorities.What will you be doing?Acting in a leading role on all capital markets and other strategic transactions, including M&A and corporate financing transactions and related workstreams.Developing and delivering employee trainings on securities law and related matters, such as insider trading and Regulation FD, and M&A and strategic transaction best practices.Assisting with all areas of corporate compliance, including Securities Act and Exchange Act matters.Work as part of a team to prepare and review SEC filings, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, including shareholder proposals and proxy solicitation, and Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4 and 5.Keeping abreast, and advising on potential impact, of new and proposed securities law and corporate governance developments, market trends and best practices in the markets we operate to ensure continued compliance.Advising on ISS, Glass Lewis and other proxy advisory service positions and corporate responses.Advising on investor relations matters, including review of and collaboration on earnings announcements, earnings scripts, press releases, investor presentations, investor communications, internal communications and other materials (including preparation of appropriate securities disclosure as necessary).Establishing appropriate policies, processes, and systems in areas of coverage that enable the company to grow and scale effectively.Providing advice and counsel to business team leaders on all legal matters affecting areas of coverage, in consultation with other members of the Legal Department and outside counsel as necessary.Building close relationships with personnel at supported business operations and obtaining and maintaining a strong knowledge of the company’s products and the objectives of those operations.Leading or assisting the Legal Department’s efforts in the preparation, implementation and refinement of forms, processes and procedures relevant to areas of corporate coverage.Providing substantive support to other membersof theLegal Department as needed.Performing other special assignments, strategic projects or duties as needed.OK, I’m interested… is this the job for me?We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you.Other qualities you’ll need to be a fit for this role include:Undergraduate degree and law degree required5+ years of relevant experience, including training at a leading national law firm as a general corporate, securities, corporate governance or M&A attorney and significant time spent in-house, ideally at a public SaaS or other public technology companyBroad and deep expertise in corporate and U.S. securities laws, corporate governance and board governance matters, including best practicesStrong experience with coordination and timely and continuous filing of disclosure documentation with the SEC and NASDAQFamiliarity with public company accounting, tax and finance processes, terminology, systems and issues, including a basic knowledge of financial statements, GAAP accounting and tax matters preferredMust be admitted, registered, active and in good standing with a state barAvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.
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