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Supermicro · 1 day ago

Deputy General Counsel (25941)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$239K/yr - $270K/yr

15+ years exp

Supermicro is a leading provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions. The Deputy General Counsel will oversee a range of legal matters including corporate governance, compliance with securities laws, and support for the board of directors, while acting as a key advisor to the executive team.

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Responsibilities

Prepares, manages and oversees the company’s SEC filings, including periodic reports, current reports, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, securities offerings and other related filings

Oversees and provides support to the Board of Directors and its Committees in the areas of public disclosures, applicable law, corporate governance and policies, oversight responsibilities, executive compensation and other public company obligations and best practices

Drafting and filing of the company’s annual proxy statement, including managing shareholder and management proposals. Advises on annual reports and shareholder meetings

Ensures compliance with SEC and NASDAQ rules and regulations

Provides legal support and guidance with respect to executive compensation, as well as equity plan administration and trading windows

Provides legal support to the Corporate Secretary, including the drafting, preparation and review of Board of Director meeting materials

Collaborates and provides legal guidance on external communications such as earnings releases, press releases, investor presentations and marketing materials, and the Company website

Provides legal support for the maintenance of the Company’s subsidiaries and for corporate transactions, including any debt or equity transactions undertaken by the Company

Acts as a key business partner and advisor to the company’s executive team as well as the investor relations, internal audit, finance, human resources and corporate communications functions

Qualification

Juris DoctorCorporate governanceSecurities lawsLegal complianceAnalytical skillsBusiness-oriented approachProblem-solvingTeam player

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

At least 5 years' practice with an established law firm

At least 10 years' experience as a deputy general counsel or a similar role at a public company

Must be admitted, active and in good standing with the State of California

Candidate must be highly analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skills

Requires a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving; candidate must be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise and pragmatic advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs

Candidate must be able to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with internal clients