The opportunity
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
What you'll do
Support securities and public‑company workstreams, including periodic and: current reporting, proxy statement/annual meeting preparation, Section 16 matters, and disclosure processes.
Counsel on policies and procedures relating to securities law compliance and: disclosure matters; support the administration of Duolingo’s Insider Trading Policy
Advise on corporate governance, related policies and approvals, board: materials, and subsidiary management; maintain templates, processes and playbooks to keep operations efficient and compliant.
Support executive compensation, equity compensation, and incentive compensation plan matters.
Provide guidance on international operations.
Partner on corporate development strategy and help support mergers and: acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, investments, and other complex corporate transactions.
What they're looking for
- Serve as a legal partner to People on recruiting and hiring practices,: policies and handbooks, accommodations, investigations, performance/separations, and employment documents (offers, confidentiality/IP, consulting/contractor agreements).
- Support real estate and workplace matters, including office leases,: amendments, construction and services agreements, vendor MSAs/SOWs, and facilities operations issues.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements related to the: above areas; create and iterate templates and checklists that increase speed and consistency.
- Monitor and synthesize relevant legal and regulatory developments (e.g., SEC,: exchange rules, wage/hour, pay transparency, workplace safety), and translate them into practical guidance and training for stakeholders.
