Hybrid Senior Director, Corporate and Securities Counsel

at Five9

• Job title: Senior Director, Corporate and Securities Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $160,400 - $420,700 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Ramon, United States

About the role

• Senior Director managing corporate and securities matters such as compliance and public company filings for Five9. Reporting to Chief Administrative and Legal Officer in a hybrid role based in California.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of public company reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and Section 16 filings.
• Lead preparation and analysis of proxy statements, related party transactions, D&O questionnaires, and corporate compliance calendars, as well as advise on executive compensation disclosures.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee support, shareholder engagement, and sustainability and governance disclosures.
• Oversee Regulation FD compliance, collaborate with investor relations on investor engagement, and lead preparation for Five9’s annual stockholder meeting.
• Oversee administration of Five9’s Insider Trading Policy and 10b5-1 plans, and oversee preparation of beneficial ownership reports for directors and officers.
• Review external communications, including press releases, investor presentations, and other announcements in collaboration with investor relations and marketing/communications teams.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to securities law compliance and risk management, while working closely with internal audit on SOX compliance.
• Assist treasury and accounting teams with credit facilities and other financing arrangements, and advise on capital markets transactions.
• Advise on governance trends, SEC and Nasdaq regulations, and industry best practices, preparing insights for presentation to the Nominating and Governance Committee.
• Manage sustainability and governance program initiatives and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, Nasdaq, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, investor relations, and leadership on disclosure strategy and risk management.
• Provide broad-based legal support across corporate governance, subsidiary management, employment matters, disputes, regulatory subpoenas and other general corporate matters.
• Handle special projects as needed, adapting to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Partner with business stakeholders to manage legal risk and enable growth.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Member in good standing with a U.S. State Bar.
• 7+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house, with a strong preference for candidates with significant in-house public company securities experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, corporate governance, and disclosure obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to support legal functions in a high-tech environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, beginning on the first day of employment. Five9 covers 100% of the employee portion of the health, dental and vision coverage and shares a high portion of the dependent cost.
• Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k saving plan with employer matching.
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
• Generous employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off, Company paid holidays, paid volunteer hours and 12 weeks paid parental leave.