Litigation Counsel (Pharmaceutical Industry)

Director & Assistant General Counsel - Securities & Compliance AttorneyNY candidates are highly preferred (Full time)ABOUT BARKHere at BARK, we love dogs & their people. We're looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world. Think Disney for dogs; we make magic for dogs & their people through our products, events, & experiences.Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, & our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats & clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys & treats to dogs across the world & use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives & ways to make magic between dogs & their people. We've since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.THE TEAMOur goal is to keep BARK's pups out of the doghouse by providing top-notch counsel & representation to all departments across the company. We impart industry-specific best practices relating to risk management, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, business growth, strategic planning, corporate governance, & code of ethics.WHO WE'RE SNIFFING FORAs a member of BARK's Legal Team, the Director & Assistant General Counsel SEC & Compliance will serve as a strategic legal advisor to the General Counsel. As a direct report to the General Counsel, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in adherence to best practices for SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, board governance & risk management within a dynamic corporate environment. In addition, the successful candidate will advise & consult on strategic issues & advancing the company’s business objectives.KEY DUTIESManage all legal aspects of the company’s business related to SEC reporting & other disclosure-related regulation including Regulation FD & preparing & filing the company’s Proxy Statement, 10-K, 10-Q, & Form 8-K. Ensure timely & accurate disclosure of material information in compliance with applicable regulations. Partner cross-functionally to create & implement new processes & controls that improve current practices.Stay abreast of evolving securities laws & regulations to ensure organizational compliance. Advise stakeholders on regulatory requirements pertaining to securities offerings, disclosure obligations, insider trading, & corporate governance matters.Help develop & prepare for Board & Committee Meetings, set Board Calendar, draft resolutions & minutes, oversee & administer equity plans.Draft, update and / or implement compliance policies & procedures as needed tailored to the organization's business activities & regulatory environment.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective compliance & risk management strategies & training programs & participate in internal investigations as needed.Provide legal support & due diligence for public offerings, mergers, acquisitions, & other partnerships & transactions & manage legal aspects (including engagement of external counsel) of related negotiations & financings, in conjunction with the General Counsel & the company’s Finance & Treasury functions.Provide proactive advice to mitigate risks & enhance compliance controls.EXPERIENCE7 years of legal experience, including time spent in a top-tier law firm and / or in-house at a publicly traded company in roles of increasing scope & leadership responsibility.Experience working directly with & supporting executive leadership & public company boards.Background working across a range of legal disciplines, with strong knowledge of corporate, regulatory, & public company governance.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSMUST LOVE DOGS (this is non-negotiable)A JD from an ABA-accredited law school & having an active membership in good standing in NY and / or other state bar.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & work effectively under pressure.Ability to take on new responsibilities as needed by the company including litigation, international growth, cybersecurity & data privacy, & contract drafting & negotiation.A strong natural leader with high integrity.Excellent communication with experience interacting with Board members, senior management, finance, compliance & risk management team members & other internal stakeholders.A business-oriented approach to legal practice & work generally & a commercial orientation with sound judgment. An individual who approaches legal questions by creatively thinking through how best to accomplish business goals & who is an active business partner who proactively identifies ways to support the business from a legal & a non-legal perspective.This position is a full-time position. Preference is to have the role based in our office in New York. We offer health insurance for both you & your pup, 401k, wonderful team lunches, cold brew on tap, & a dog to pet anytime you wish.PAY TRANSPARENCYFOR CO / NJ / NY BASED APPLICANTS : The base salary range for this position is $210,000-$280,000.This position is eligible for equity.This compensation range is based on BARK’s good faith estimate as of the date of this posting & may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills & expertise.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $210,000 - $280,000