Senior Counsel, Securities and Corporate Governance
at Stitch Fix
San Francisco, USA (Pacific time zone preferred), United States, Remote
About Stitch Fix, Inc.
Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role leads the Stitch Fix Legal team’s securities and corporate governance function with responsibility for public company reporting, board governance, corporate transactions, and equity plan administration. You will partner closely with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Total Rewards, and Communications, and advise senior leadership on high-impact matters. This is a visible role with meaningful autonomy and broad scope across a public, technology-driven retail company.
Preference will be given to candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area (2+ days/week in office). Remote U.S. candidates will also be considered, with travel to San Francisco 4-6 times per year.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Be the company’s corporate legal expert and part of our collaborative, customer-service oriented in-house legal team that is dedicated to advancing the company’s strategic initiatives and operations
- Lead preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements and Section 16 reports
- Advise the CEO, CFO, and Investor Relations on earnings materials, disclosures, and investor communications
- Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary; manage board and committee governance, including attendance at all Board Committee meetings
- Own the company's securities compliance framework (SOX, Dodd-Frank, Reg FD, Nasdaq standards, insider trading), including policy development and training
- Advise on corporate governance, executive compensation, and related policies and procedures
- Manage outside corporate counsel across your areas of responsibility
- Lead corporate financing, M&A, and capital markets transactions
- Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes to maintain best practices
- Oversee corporate insurance
We’re excited about you because…
- You have a J.D., exceptional academic credentials, and 7+ years of relevant experience, including at a leading law firm practicing public company representation and in-house at a public company
- You have deep expertise in U.S. securities regulations, corporate law, and corporate governance, with hands-on experience coordinating and filing SEC disclosure documents
- You have administering equity compensation programs, including executive and broad-based plans
- You have working knowledge of public company accounting principles, financial statements, and related finance concepts
- You are a strategic, practical thinker with keen interpersonal skills who communicates complex regulatory matters effectively to senior leadership
- You have a demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and improve legal work product
- You have an ownership mindset and the ability to operate independently in a high-visibility role
- You are active and in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...
- We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
- We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
- We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail.
- We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
- We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do.
- We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
- We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.
Compensation and Benefits
This role will receive a competitive salary, benefits, and equity. The salary for US-based employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, location, and performance. This position is eligible for an annual bonus, and new hire and ongoing grants of restricted stock units, depending on employee and company performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site.
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