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.