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Coursera was launched in 2012 by two stanford computer science professors, andrew ng and daphne koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learningIt is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 87 million registered learners as of june 30, 2021Coursera partners with over 200 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including guided projects, courses, specializations, certificates, and bachelor’s and master’s degreesInstitutions around the world use coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in many high-demand fields, including data science, technology, and businessCoursera became a b corp in february 2021.
Legal and compliance is responsible for managing all legal and regulatory matters, including contracts, corporate governance, general compliance, academic compliance, employment law matters, intellectual property, product counseling, government relations, and claimsThe team includes dedicated teams that support every aspect of coursera`s platform, including university, enterprise and industry partnershipsYou will play a key role in managing the company’s public company reporting obligations and corporate governance processes, as well as advising on m&a and strategic initiativesIn addition, you will assist with company-wide information governance and document retention projects.
Responsibilities:
Manage, draft, review and counsel on sec topics and filings, including forms 10-k, 10-q, and 8-k, and proxy statement, and plan and execute the annual meeting of stockholders
Prepare board meeting agendas and resolutions, and ensure that the board and board committees function in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and policies
Lead m&a transactions on behalf of the company, including drafting and reviewing principal and ancillary agreements, performing due diligence activities, managing various internal stakeholders and processes in connection with m&a transactions, and providing risk-aware, actionable legal advice onm&a and strategic initiatives
Oversee the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 plans, and address related employee and director equity matters
Assist with managing company-wide information governance and document retention initiatives; develop and refine policies, templates, and other tools to improve efficiencies within the legal and compliance department; oversee domestic parent and subsidiary management and governance, including supporting all domestic expansion initiatives
Perform advanced legal and other research, and stay current on governance, m&a and corporate trends and sec and nyse developments; assist with vendor contracts, claims and litigation
Basic qualifications:
7+ years of broad-based, securities, m&a and general corporate experience obtained through a combination of law firm and in-house practice, in good standing in home state and permitted to practice law as in-house counsel
Demonstrated history in navigating the federal securities laws (including the securities exchange act of 1934, and dodd-frank act) and nyse listing standards
Demonstrated history leading, negotiating and drafting several m&a transactions as the principal m&a lawyer
Experience with corporate governance and corporate secretarial responsibilities
Demonstrated history of a business-oriented approach to problem-solving and able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear and concise advice and creative solutions on timelines to meet business needs; detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful with strong follow-through
Preferred qualifications:
12+ years of broad-based, securities, m&a and general corporate experience obtained through a combination of law firm and in-house practice, in good standing in home state and permitted to practice law as in-house counsel for a de corporation
Operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the legal and compliance team and with internal clients
Ability to manage shifting priorities within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Superior communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Proficiency with g suite and microsoft word
Demonstrated project management skills
Have integrity and a commitment to ethics
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on coursera: the factors that influence the effectiveness of boards and the governance process first steps in making the business case for sustainability introduction to negotiation: a strategic playbook for becoming a principled and persuasive negotiator
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