MongoDB is transforming the $138B+ data management software market by empowering developers to build the next generation of applications. As the leading modern data platform—and the first database company to IPO in over 20 years—we are looking for a Director, Corporate Counsel to lead critical corporate, securities, and governance initiatives across our global organization.
Reporting to our Deputy General Counsel, you will serve as a strategic legal partner to the Board of Directors, executive management, Finance, HR, and Investor Relations. You will drive public company compliance, oversee corporate transactions, and architect scalable legal operations for a high-growth environment.
This role can be based out of our New York or Palo Alto offices or remotely in the United States.
Key Responsibilities- SEC Compliance & Capital Markets: Own end-to-end public company reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings. Lead legal execution for equity/debt offerings and capital market transactions
- Corporate Governance & Board Support: Advise senior leadership and the Board of Directors (and its committees) on corporate governance best practices, ESG, and annual stockholder meeting preparation, including managing the annual Proxy Statement
- M&A & Strategic Growth: Lead legal strategy, diligence, drafting, negotiation, and post-closing integration for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
- Corporate Finance & Equity Operations: Partner with HR and Finance to design, administer, and maintain legal oversight of global equity programs, executive compensation matters, and trade compliance policies
- Investor Relations & Communications: Provide strategic legal counsel on earnings releases, investor presentations, public disclosures, and corporate PR initiatives
- Legal Tech & Team Leadership: Direct external counsel performance and legal budgets. Drive operational innovation by implementing advanced technologies and AI workflows to optimize legal delivery across cross-functional teams
- Education & Bar: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- Experience: 10–12+ years of corporate experience spanning a top-tier law firm and a fast-growing, public technology company
- Subject Matter Expertise: Proven record of leading public company SEC filings, corporate governance frameworks, M&A transactions, and board-level reporting
- Executive Presence: Exceptional communication and advisory skills, with a track record of driving consensus and advising C-suite executives and board members
- Strategic Vision & Execution: Strong business acumen, sound risk evaluation skills, and the ability to scale legal frameworks in a dynamic market environment
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including AI-native startups and approximately 75% of the Fortune 100, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req ID: 3273563104
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing
- 10–12+ years of corporate legal experience
- Experience spanning a top-tier law firm and a fast-growing public technology company
- Experience leading public company SEC filings
- Experience with corporate governance frameworks
- Experience leading M&A transactions
- Experience with board-level reporting
- Exceptional communication and advisory skills
- Experience advising C-suite executives and board members
- Strong business acumen
- Sound risk evaluation skills
- Ability to scale legal frameworks in a dynamic market environment
What the Team is Saying
MongoDB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family programs are described as a standout, with generous paid parental leave and robust fertility/adoption support plus backup care resources. Feedback suggests these offerings materially enhance the package for caregivers.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside mental-health resources and broader wellness initiatives such as MongoDB Bloom. Feedback suggests the breadth of health support is a core strength of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can participate in an ESPP, and many roles include RSUs or equity awards. Feedback suggests the equity component is a meaningful part of total compensation.
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What We Do
The database market is big. How big? Well, according to IDC, it’ll reach $153 billion by 2027. And MongoDB is at the forefront of that innovation with thousands of customers across the globe. We empower developers and businesses to build and deploy the applications they want, wherever they want.
Why Work With Us
We are ambitious. We are passionate about creativity. And we believe the best paths are the ones we have yet to forge.
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