The opportunity
MongoDB is transforming the $138B+ data management software market by empowering developers to build the next generation of applications. As the leading modern data platform—and the first database company to IPO in over 20 years—we are looking for a Director, Corporate Counsel…
What you'll do
SEC Compliance & Capital Markets: Own end-to-end public company reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings. Lead legal execution for equity/debt offerings and capital market transactions
Corporate Governance & Board Support: Advise senior leadership and the Board of Directors (and its committees) on corporate governance best practices, ESG, and annual stockholder meeting preparation, including managing the annual Proxy Statement
M&A & Strategic Growth: Lead legal strategy, diligence, drafting, negotiation, and post-closing integration for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
Corporate Finance & Equity Operations: Partner with HR and Finance to design, administer, and maintain legal oversight of global equity programs, executive compensation matters, and trade compliance policies
Investor Relations & Communications: Provide strategic legal counsel on earnings releases, investor presentations, public disclosures, and corporate PR initiatives
Legal Tech & Team Leadership: Direct external counsel performance and legal budgets. Drive operational innovation by implementing advanced technologies and AI workflows to optimize legal delivery across cross-functional teams
What they're looking for
- Education & Bar: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- Experience: 10–12+ years of corporate experience spanning a top-tier law firm: and a fast-growing, public technology company
- Subject Matter Expertise: Proven record of leading public company SEC filings, corporate governance frameworks, M&A transactions, and board-level reporting
- Executive Presence: Exceptional communication and advisory skills, with a track record of driving consensus and advising C-suite executives and board members
- Strategic Vision & Execution: Strong business acumen, sound risk evaluation skills, and the ability to scale legal frameworks in a dynamic market environment
