Principal Counsel – Corporate & Securities

Principal Counsel – Corporate & Securities

Requirements

• At least 6 years experience as a barred attorney focused on corporate, securities, and/or transactional law
• JD Degree required
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar
• At least 6 years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead Zipline’s strategy for IPO readiness and corporate compliance, including SEC reporting, disclosure controls, and governance best practices
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including Board and subcommittee operations and relations, charter documents, and stockholder relations
• Lead and execute equity and debt financing transactions, including venture capital rounds, private placements, tender offers, and potential public offerings
• Oversee the corporate structure, multi-national entity management, and intercompany agreements to optimize Zipline’s global operations
• Advise on executive and employee equity compensation matters, including stock options and RSUs
• Provide counsel on emerging legal and regulatory developments impacting Zipline’s operations
• Lead and execute corporate development initiatives, including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Ensure compliance with SEC, CFIUS, economic authority, and other global regulatory requirements impacting Zipline’s business
• Partner with Zipline’s compliance and legal operations functions to create, review, and maintain thoughtful, repeatable, and defensible corporate governance, ethics, and compliance policies and trainings

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of private company transactions and/or public company reporting obligations
• Practical approach to shaping legal advice to meet business needs
• Ability to manage and close business transactions in a methodical, efficient, and undramatic manner
• Detail-oriented, business-friendly, flawless contract drafting skills
• Curiosity and willingness to dive into pressing issues
• Effective communication (verbally and in writing) with outstanding attention to detail
• Organized and efficient with ability to work independently and prioritize
• Ability to keep legal advice simple while digging deeply into critical legal questions
• Ability to effectively manage upwards and hold teammates accountable
• Resilience and ability to handle pressure without getting overwhelmed