Senior Counsel

At DigitalOcean, we're not just simplifying cloud computing - we're revolutionizing it. We serve the developer community and the businesses they build with a relentless pursuit of simplicity. With our customers at the heart of what we do - and powered by a diverse culture that values boldness, speed, simplicity, ownership, and a growth mindset - we are committed to building truly useful products. Come swim with us!

This role for a dynamic attorney at DigitalOcean involves SEC reporting and corporate securities work, managing and developing governance policies, supporting stock administration, working on strategic transactions including M&A, advising on regulatory trends and handling all variety of corporate matters including supporting Board activities. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a big impact within a public company and partner closely with diverse functional areas across the DigitalOcean community.

Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will be an integral member of a high-performing and growing legal team as the company experiences rapid expansion. This is a remote opportunity from the San Francisco area. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You have deep expertise in securities matters, public company corporate governance and/or strategic corporate transactions.

• You have primary responsibility for SEC filings (including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements and Section 16 filings) and advising on other public company disclosures.

• You will ensure compliance with federal and state securities and corporate laws, as well as NYSE rules and regulations.

• You will lead or assist on a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A and financing transactions.   

• You will lead corporate governance matters including codes of conduct and other corporate policies and implement training initiatives.

• You will participate in a cross-functional team to promote domestic and international strategic long-term projects and initiatives.

• You will develop, implement and improve company and team processes and procedures.

What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:

•  J.D. from a nationally-accredited law school and license to state bar.

• 10+ years of experience as a corporate attorney with a combination of law firm and in-house experience. 

• Creative and thoughtful problem solver.  

• Employment law experience is not required but considered a plus.

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced work culture. 

This is a rare opportunity to join an exceptional Legal team that is excited about changing the world through technology. The role offers tremendous responsibility and diversity working with world-class attorneys, executives and business partners. If you want amazing work, the ability to make an impact and the opportunity to solve critical company issues, this role is for you.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean:

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, that is who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. 
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support your overall well-being, from one-time work from home stipend to wellness allowance to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is between $300,000 - $370,000 based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. 
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a remote role from San Francisco 

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