Lemonade

Associate General Counsel, Securities & Corporate Legal

NYC. Posted a month ago

The role

This senior corporate lawyer will support capital markets, M&A, corporate governance, and commercial strategy. The role reports to the CLO and partners with executive leadership and the Board.

What you will do

  • Lead legal support for capital markets activities, including equity offerings, debt issuances, and capital management initiatives
  • Advise management and the Board on SEC, NYSE, and other securities law requirements
  • Manage disclosure controls and procedures, proxy statements, Form 4 filings, and investor communications
  • Drive legal execution of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments
  • Oversee significant commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnerships
  • Advise executive leadership and the Board on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and delegations of authority
  • Support Board and committee meetings as Assistant Corporate Secretary
  • Monitor regulatory and legislative developments across operating jurisdictions

Required qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company legal department
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing
  • Deep expertise in securities law, public company reporting, SOX compliance, and corporate governance
  • Proven M&A and strategic transaction experience
  • Experience in cross-functional project management and coordination of outside counsel
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
  • Experience advising senior executives, boards, and audit committees
  • Genuine enthusiasm for AI-powered legal tools
  • Track record of building or improving legal workflows with technology

Benefits

  • comprehensive health & wellness coverage
  • equity
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 20 paid vacation days
  • parental leave

Before you apply

  • unable to sponsor applicants for work visas

About the company

Lemonade is an AI-native company building the future of insurance with AI at its core.

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