Director, Public Company Counsel

The Role: 

Forge is seeking a public company attorney with 6-8 years' experience to join its growing legal team. As key member of the legal team and a subject matter expert, this role will counsel Forge on all public company matters and assist on corporate, securities, and governance matters. Candidate should have experience advising public companies on a wide variety of securities law compliance, corporate governance, and the listing requirements of the NYSE. Candidate must also have solid understanding of U.S. securities laws and a demonstrated interest in public company advisory and best practices.  

Location: San Francisco, CA: Must be able to work in our San Francisco, CA office 2-3 days a week 

Responsibilities: 

• Advise Forge’s executive leadership team, board of directors, and board committees on a wide range of matters, including SEC and stock exchange reporting and disclosure requirements, corporate governance best practices, and investor relations matters. 
• Lead NYSE submissions and SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements. 
• Oversee Forge’s annual stockholder meeting and preparation of related materials. 
• Manage Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. 
• Support the preparation of board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and minutes as corporate secretary. 
• Provide legal advice and support in connection with stock plans, director and executive compensation, insider trading policies, and Rule 10b5-1 plans.  
• Manage all Forge equity matters and work closely with Forge’s stock administrator. 
• Partner with other internal Forge departments, including finance/accounting, marketing, equity, people, and operations teams. 
• Liaise with and oversee outside counsel as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law (preferably CA or NY). 
• Top academic and professional credentials. 
• 6-8 years of experience – ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in house experience.  
• Deep understanding of U.S. securities laws and NYSE rules and requirements. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time-sensitive matters, and be responsive. 
• Comfortable with articulating legal concepts to non-legal audiences in a concise and business-facing manner.  
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters independently and a willingness to learn and provide support to other areas as needed.

For residents of San Francisco, CA the annual salary range for this role is $180K - $220K+ annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors.