Senior Corporate Counsel - Securities

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Q2 is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities that will support the Q2 Legal team in a broad range of complex legal matters for Q2, including assisting with managing legal, compliance and regulatory issues for a complex, publicly traded financial technology company. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities position will serve as an ideal launch pad for a securities attorney who aspires to develop the breadth of in-house legal skills and experience necessary to become a successful general counsel. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities will serve as the primary legal advisor for Q2's investor relations and public disclosure efforts, while also contributing across a wide variety of other legal focus areas for the Q2 Legal team. The Q2 Legal team is ethical, fast-paced, collegial and professional, and provides pragmatic, business-savvy legal solutions to empower Q2's business units to meet their goals in a timely, effective and compliant manner. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities position will reside in Q2's Legal team and report directly to the Deputy General Counsel.
Responsibilities
Primary

• Serve as Q2's legal advisor on securities law and securities exchange compliance, including the Securities Act, Securities Exchange Act, Dodd-Frank Act, NYSE rules and applicable FINRA regulations.
• Serve as primary in-house legal advisor overseeing and managing all securities-related filings, including annual and quarterly reports, Form 8-Ks, proxy statements, and other disclosure documents required by the SEC, NYSE and relevant regulators.
• Serve on Q2's disclosure committee and advise management on the design, improvement and enforcement of disclosure controls and procedures.
• Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in coordinating with executive leadership and the board of directors to ensure compliance with governance standards, stockholder communications and public disclosure obligations, and with other aspects of the Corporate Secretary function.
• Provide team legal support on M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation and guidance on securities laws and regulations relevant to deal structuring and execution.

Additional

• Negotiate and draft a broad range of commercial contracts to support business functions across Q2, including product, business development (channels), IT, security, compliance, marketing, accounting and finance, advising management on contract status, legal risks and business terms of transactions.
• Counsel internal teams based on a strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks and industry standards applicable to Q2's services, including emerging technology issues.
• Enforce and improve business processes for support, negotiation, approval, and execution of non-customer commercial contracts.
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes, and offer appropriate solutions to complex legal questions.
• Assist with integration of operations of acquired entities.
• Review company programs and materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Support and manage (as applicable) the investigation of, responses to, and settlement and resolution of third party claims and litigation.
• Develop, enforce and train on company legal and corporate governance policies to ensure continued compliance in a complex and dynamic regulatory environment.
• Contribute to other Legal team goals and initiatives as needed; the Corporate Counsel will be provided with ample opportunities to support and manage the much broader range of ongoing in-house legal matters for Q2.

Experience And Knowledge

• J.D. and bachelor's degrees from U.S. accredited institutions
• Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 4+ years of post-J.D. experience with a large law firm or corporation, with a corporate and securities focus.
• Ability to embrace and adhere to the Q2 guiding principles
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adjust quickly to changing work priorities
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to legal issues in support of strategic business initiatives and objectives
• Trustworthy team player
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Effective leadership, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
• Nice to have:
  • Prior in-house experience
  • Commercial contracting experience

N/A
This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.