Associate General Counsel - Corporate, Securities, M&A

About usAt Udemy, we’re on a mission to transform lives through learning. Through our intelligent skills platform and a global community of instructors, we’ve helped over 70 million learners and 16,000 organizations achieve their goals. Come join us in ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to the skills they need to unlock their potential and create possibilities for themselves and others.This hybrid position requires two days per week in our San Francisco office.About you You’re a connector who puts people first and values the lasting ​partnerships you’ll build. You’re an active listener who cares about the stories people share and are energized by communication and collaboration. You love learning new things and are known for bringing innovative perspectives and questions to the table. You’re deadline and results-driven, passionate about creating new processes, systems, and best practices that help your internal partners do their best work.About this role You will be expected to think and act both strategically and tactically in support of the Company, providing business-focused advice with respect to our key initiatives, including filings with the SEC, mergers, acquisitions, financing agreements, expansion strategy, corporate development, and corporate governance efforts. Equally important, the role requires the ability to build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders in the Company to effectively represent the Legal Department. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills and an ability to problem solve and think creatively, and you must be attuned to working with a sense of urgency and accountability. You will demonstrate leadership, take criticism positively, and seek process improvement.What you'll be doingResponsible for preparation, review, and filing of SEC filings and related documents, including current and periodic reports (10-K/10-Q/8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, Section 16 filings, and other securities law filings;Assist in drafting and reviewing other disclosures and corporate communications, including earnings releases, press releases, investor presentations, and internal communications;Support all aspects of corporate governance functions including advising our board of directors and committees, preparation of board materials, setting agendas, and preparing minutes;Support the legal aspects of our equity program administration, including administration of our 10b5-1 plans, evaluating pre-clearance for restricted persons, and overseeing securities trading policy compliance;Partner across the business with executives and corporate development personnel as a trusted advisor to manage all stages of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic business opportunities, lead due diligence, draft and negotiate term sheets and transaction documents, manage corporate governance aspects, and support post-closing integration efforts;Manage outside counsel and ensure they are tracking to budget;Research, monitor, and analyze relevant laws and regulations and advise management and the board of such developments; andPerform other duties as assigned/required.What you’ll haveBar admission or equivalent and in good standing to practice law in your relevant jurisdiction;10+ years of experience supporting SEC filings, corporate governance, M&A and related transactions with both a major law firm and in-house;Extensive experience with publicly traded companies, corporate governance, and corporate entity matters;Experience with technology companies is a plus; andExcellent and professional command of the English language in a written and verbal capacity.About your skillsDemonstrate strong analytical skills and an ability to problem solve and think creatively in a fast-paced environment;Demonstrate leadership, take criticism positively, and champion process improvement;Be a highly analytical self-starter with the acumen to build relationships across the organization;Be able to work independently and develop strong relationships with peers in accounting, finance, investor relations, and other departments;Provide regular reporting to internal department stakeholdersEnjoy April Fools pranks and Halloween shenanigans and have the ability and desire to contribute productively to both; andHave a strong work ethic.We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!Life at Udemy We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work. Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our Benefits Start With UOur benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverageHSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributionsTransgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming careParental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full payWhole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving supportLearning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional developmentRetirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contributionCharitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charitiesVacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourlyHolidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the yearInformation regarding data privacy is available within the Udemy Careers Privacy Notice.#LI-Remote#LI-LP1At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits, equity and a bonus. Hiring Compensation Range$200,000—$300,000 USD