What We Do
At GoGuardian, we’re helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe.
What It’s Like to Work at GoGuardian
We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.
The Role
We’re looking for a Corporate Counsel to support internal business partners and assist on a broad variety of corporate legal matters. In this role, you’ll help manage corporate governance and transactional matters while also collaborating and advising cross-functional partners. While this role is focused on corporate governance and transactions, you will also be open and able to assist a growing company on other projects and matters as needed. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, ready to grow, and comfortable working in an ambiguous, quickly-changing environment. Pacific Timezone hours are required.
What You'll Do
- Oversee broad areas of corporate governance and transactional matters (e.g., drafting Board and committee resolutions, amending bylaws, capital table management, disclosure and reporting)
- Oversee a wide variety of corporate transactions in any form, including the post-close integration of acquisitions
- Collaborate with and advising cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, accounting, and people to manage corporate transactions and initiatives
- Draft key employment agreements (including employment agreements, bonus plans)
- Act as generalist when needed to help support other areas of the business as needed
Who You Are
- 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or technology company
- J.D. from a well-regarded law school and active good standing with at least one state bar
- Knowledgeable about technology and software development
- Possess a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively advise internal business partners by providing them with clear and practical advice
- Superb written and oral communication skills
- Self-starter who operates autonomously while being a collaborative team player
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage several projects
- Experience collaborating with and influencing senior leadership
- Familiarity with a variety of transaction types
- Experience with M&A and investments involving technology companies (especially start up companies)
- Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment.
- Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape.
- Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
- Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.
- A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: wellness days, work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…
Plus the intangible:
- A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.
- Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.
The typical base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.
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GoGuardian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. GoGuardian does not discriminate against employees, applicants, interns or volunteers on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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