Counsel, Corporate

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Tysons Corner, VA, USA
In-Office
136K-244K Annually
Mid level
Analytics • Business Intelligence
The Role
Provides broad in-house corporate legal support across capital markets, financing, M&A, governance, securities compliance, commercial contracts, finance, tax, and Bitcoin-related initiatives. Advises on SEC filings, regulatory developments, corporate transactions, subsidiary governance, and external counsel management while partnering with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, and other departments.
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Company Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and AI software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. We are now also at the forefront of AI disruption, providing data via our enterprise semantic layer to AI agents, tools, and platforms.

But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in digital assets, adopting bitcoin as our primary treasury reserve asset in 2020. Since then, we have issued innovative bitcoin-backed securities and have been the leader in bitcoin treasury companies. This visionary move has helped us build a fortress balance sheet, and is solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market.

Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued.

Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee, you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment.

Job Description

The Role: Strategy is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The successful candidate will touch nearly every area of the Company's corporate legal work, from capital markets and financing transactions to corporate governance, securities compliance, financial regulatory, and tax matters. Strategy is the world's largest corporate holder of bitcoin, and bitcoin sits at the center of the Company's corporate strategy. Candidates should bring genuine enthusiasm for bitcoin and the Company's treasury strategy, in addition to strong corporate legal skills. 

Location: Onsite at the Tysons, VA HQ 4 days a week

Your Focus 

 

  • Growth-Centric Mindset. Demonstrate a growth-centric mindset in your day-to-day work to protect and promote the business, focusing on closing business-enabling deals, being comfortable using your judgment, doing things in a way that's best for the business, seeking simplicity, trusting others to do their job, knowing when good is good enough, and considering your intended audience in what you do. 
  • Capital Markets and Financing Transactions. Support complex capital markets and financing transactions across the deal lifecycle — from planning through closing — including drafting and negotiating operative documents, tracking statutory and contractual obligations, and advising the business on related legal issues, risks, and strategy. 
  • Bitcoin-Related Initiatives. Support strategic Bitcoin initiatives, including treasury reserve management and matters related to Bitcoin development, education, and advocacy; help the Company navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape around digital assets. 
  • Corporate Transactions & M&A. Support general corporate transactional matters beyond capital markets, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and entity formation and dissolution, both domestically and internationally. 
  • General Corporate and Governance. Assist with corporate governance matters, including board and committee meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions; help develop corporate governance policies and legal controls that support sound governance practices; manage the Company's domestic and international subsidiary governance function. 
  • Securities Law and Regulatory Compliance. Advise on compliance with federal and state securities laws, including reporting and disclosure requirements; contribute to and collaborate with other Strategy departments on the preparation and review of SEC filings, including proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and Section 16 filings; support investor relations and external communications, including press releases, earnings announcements and scripts, investor presentations, and other marketing materials; monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting the Company's operations. 
  • Commercial Matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other operational agreements. 
  • Finance & Tax. Work closely with Finance, Treasury, and Tax on banking and investment matters, corporate aircraft matters, employee equity matters, intercompany agreements, tax planning, internal controls, and enterprise risk management. 
  • External Counsel Management. Help manage external legal counsel effectively and within budget. 

 

Qualifications

  • J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school. 
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 
  • 3–6 years of corporate experience with a national law firm and/or in-house legal department. 
  • Broad corporate transactional experience, including capital markets/financing transactions, M&A, and general corporate; candidates with a mix of these are especially well suited to this role's broad mandate. 
  • Financial regulatory or other adjacent regulatory experience (such as securities, banking, broker-dealer, investment adviser, or digital-asset/commodities regulatory matters) is also welcome. 
  • Exposure to corporate governance matters and publicly traded companies, including familiarity with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, is preferred. 
  • A genuine passion for and interest in Bitcoin is essential; the successful candidate will be excited to engage with the Company's Bitcoin strategy. 
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and add value across multiple projects simultaneously. 
  • Self-starter who shows project ownership and enjoys working across departments. 
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills and judgment. 

Compensation 

The base salary range for this role is $135,600 to $244,200 and represents a good faith estimate of the range at the time of posting.  Strategy maintains broad salary ranges to account for differences in skills, experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, market conditions, and business needs. Candidates are typically placed within the range based on these factors, and it is not common for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range.

The posted range reflects base salary only. Eligible employees may also participate in bonus programs, sales incentives, equity awards, and comprehensive benefits, as applicable. 

Additional Information

Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other legally-protected basis.

Strategy provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the hiring process.  If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected].

Visit Strategy’s Careers page for additional information.

Skills Required

  • J.D. from a U.S.-accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 3-6 years of corporate experience at a national law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Broad corporate transactional experience, including capital markets or financing transactions, M&A, and general corporate matters
  • Genuine passion for and interest in Bitcoin
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and multiple projects simultaneously
  • Self-starter who demonstrates project ownership and works effectively across departments
  • Superior communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment
  • Financial regulatory experience, including securities, banking, broker-dealer, investment adviser, or digital-asset and commodities matters
  • Exposure to corporate governance and publicly traded companies
  • Familiarity with the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Microstrategy Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards have been expanded globally, increasing the availability of stock as part of total rewards. This broader reach signals a stronger emphasis on equity across locations.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are provided alongside multi‑week paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. PTO is commonly described as ample, with specifics varying by country and role.
  • Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with indications of Roth options in some contexts. This provides a clear baseline of retirement savings support.

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The Company
HQ: Tysons Corner, VA
3,419 Employees

What We Do

MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

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