Description:
As a Senior Corporate Counsel your role will ensure the Company remains up to date with global corporate compliance obligations. You will have the opportunity to engage in a range of corporate matters and participate in various cross functional projects to support Mimecast’s growth plans. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing Mimecast’s corporate matters, including company registrations and records, scheduling and recording of board meetings, preparation of board materials and statutory filings, with a particular emphasis on the UK and India;
- Setting up and maintaining systems and processes to monitor and report on corporate compliance, with a focus on continual improvement and innovation;
- Partner with the finance, treasury, accounting and human resource teams on a range of corporate compliance issues and risk management;
- Negotiate, draft and review various forms of agreements, including intercompany agreements, engagement letters, vendor contracts, indemnification agreements.
- Communicate with, and assist the business to ensure key stakeholders are updated on any issues or risks within your area of expertise;
- Research, monitor and analyse changes in applicable corporate and company law regulations, statutes, and guidance, as well as industry developments, best practices, and trends;
- Managing outside legal advisors on transactional and corporate governance;
- Assisting the Legal leadership team with managing deliverables and due diligence associated with mergers and acquisitions;
- New entity formation in relation to global expansion projects which support Mimecast’s growth objectives.
What You’ll Bring
- A Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive qualified in the UK, with relevant experience advising on corporate law matters within a law firm or in-house legal department, ideally with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience;
- Ability to work independently and often in a fast-paced environment while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, with the ability to support cross functional teams;
- Be able to demonstrate critical thinking with a pragmatic and solution driven approach;
- Hold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity;
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters and with a positive attitude.