Legal Counsel

Austin, Texas

BigCommerce, named a "Best Place to Work" in Austin in 2023, is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing, top-notch legal team. As a key member of the team, you will help support the company’s growth and profitability by providing legal counsel on various corporate, securities, commercial, compliance and strategic matters in a high-growth environment. This role will interact with senior leadership and report to the Associate General Counsel.

What You’ll Do

• Support the preparation and review of all SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, etc.).
• Collaborate with the investor relations, accounting and finance teams on the release of quarterly earnings and other investor communications.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials, policies and other compliance projects.
• Advise on and administer corporate policies and programs, such as the insider trading compliance policy, equity plans and 10b5-1 plans, and monitor related regulatory developments and best practices.
• Manage SEC and Nasdaq reporting and compliance activities; develop and update policies and procedures relating to disclosure obligations and compliance of listing exchange (NASDAQ) requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to various company departments including sales, strategic business development, human resources, marketing and customer success services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements , including inbound SaaS and related agreements, partnerships, support services and sponsorships.
• Research and provide guidance on corporate governance, securities, strategic and other matters.
• Advise on legal issues and risks raised by our product offerings and business strategies.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business operations, product, market, customers and competitors.
• Drive compliance in day-to-day activities, including providing training and counsel to other teams.
• Establish rapport and working relationships at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.

Who You Are

• J.D. degree and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• At least 2-4 years’ experience with a top regional or national law firm or experience working in a fast-paced, in-house legal environment).
• Familiarity with and experience in public company SEC reporting documents, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements and Section 16 reports and filings.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in commercial and contract law as well as strategic transactions.
• Experience representing SaaS and/or software providers.
• Honest, with excellent legal judgment, business acumen, and ability to apply legal principles practically in a business environment.
• Calm under fire and a hard worker - able to work independently and prioritize multiple, sometimes competing deliverables while managing expectations and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional communicator - with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to explain legal concepts and respond to co-workers in a courteous and timely manner.