Zevia
Corporate Counsel
Los Angeles, California, United States · Full-time
Work authorization required$150k-$160kDetected 21 days ago
CybersecurityAccountingExcelCorporate LawResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- We're solutions-oriented, always improving, and we operate with a healthy thirst for risk.
- We believe in staying true to our convictions while continuously learning and evolving.
- Together, we aim to impact global health, provide affordable better-for-you products, and protect the planet by reducing plastic.
Responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain compliance with SEC and NYSE rules including changes to the NYSE listing manager.
- Maintain the entity management database for Section 16 compliance.
- Manage the transfer agent, including stockholder issues and dividend notices.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Class B shares for Class A share exchanges.
- Maintain corporate minute books and records and other legal files, including the electronically shared legal database.
- Perform legal research and special projects as necessary.
- Manage the Legal Team's technology initiatives and platforms including billing platforms, enterprise risk management (ERM) platforms, and others as necessary.
- A collaborative environment, where everyone contributes and delivers
- A place where you can grow, develop and learn
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of at least one state and in good standing.
- Four (4) years of law firm and/or in-house experience with understanding of a corporate legal department in a public company.
- Four (4)+ years of experience with securities law and corporate governance.
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Motivated, fast-learner, and ability to work well within a team or individually in a fast-paced business environment with tight deadlines.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
Compensation
- $150,000 - $160,000 USD
- Coordinate the annual meeting of stockholders, including preparation of annual meeting documents.
- Handle quarterly related party transactions tracking and update the related questionnaire annually.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation that includes a base salary, discretionary bonus and stock options.
- A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- An array of medical plans
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-term disability + Long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
- Health Savings Account
Company info
- At Zevia, we're creating a world of better-for-you flavor-better for people and the planet.
- Our team is made up of courageous challengers and tenacious builders who are passionate about our mission.
- At our core, we are people-centric.
- We care deeply, lead with empathy, and operate as one team-no egos, just a shared purpose.
- We strive to reflect the diversity of our consumer base within our organization and foster a culture of empathy and humility.
- We're fighting the good fight to change the beverage industry for the better - and we're just getting started.
- The Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and support to Zevia on a wide range of corporate issues and legal matters in support of business activities with a focus on securities and corporate governance.
Equal opportunity
- Employer Statement
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees.
- To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual's race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height, weight, age, any physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria or similar gender-related conditions), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership, civil union, or any other partnership status), familial status, caregiver status, military or veteran status (including unfavorable discharge from military status), genetic information, genetic testing, predisposing genetic characteristics, caregiver status, order of protection status, work authorization status, citizenship status, immigration status, conviction record or history, arrest record, pre-employment marijuana testing, credit history, salary history, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a "Protected Characteristic").
- Please review our California Consumer Privacy Act Notice for Candidates here
Visa & Work Authorization
- Work Authorization/Security Clearance
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