Overview
Corporate Counsel Jobs in United States at Taylor Root
Title: Corporate Counsel
Company: Taylor Root
Location: United States
A rapidly scaling, AI‑driven technology company operating at the forefront of autonomous systems and advanced software. Having recently completed our IPO, they are entering an exciting new chapter as a public company and are building the governance, compliance, and reporting infrastructure required to support long‑term growth.
This is a rare opportunity to join a newly public, mission‑critical technology platform at a pivotal moment and take real ownership of public‑company legal operations from the ground up.
- This a fully remote role in the US. Please don't apply if you're not based in the US or if you don't have the relevant public company reporting experience.
- Base salary is max $175,000.
The Role
We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to help build and steward our public‑company reporting and governance function in the early stages of life as a listed company. You will play a central role in SEC reporting, board governance, and capital markets compliance, while partnering closely with Finance, HR, and executive leadership.
This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments, enjoys owning core legal processes, and wants meaningful exposure to senior decision‑makers.
Key Responsibilities
Public Company Reporting & Securities Compliance
- Lead preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
- Manage compliance with the Securities Act, Exchange Act, and related SEC rules
- Partner with Finance on quarterly and annual reporting cycles and earnings disclosures
- Maintain disclosure controls and support disclosure committee processes
Corporate Governance
- Support Board and committee governance, including materials, resolutions, and corporate records
- Advise on evolving best practices around insider trading, executive compensation disclosures, and governance standards
- Assist with Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance committee matters
Capital Markets & IPO‑Related Support
- Support ongoing post‑IPO compliance and capital markets activity
- Coordinate with external counsel on listing requirements and SEC matters
- Advise leadership on governance, compliance, and investor‑facing communications
Employment & HR Legal Support
- Advise on employment law and workforce compliance matters
- Draft and review employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and executive compensation documents
- Partner with HR to scale processes appropriate for a public company
Cross‑Functional Legal Advisory
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, and operational teams to identify and manage legal risk
- Support internal policies related to ethics, governance, data protection, and AI usage
- Provide support on commercial agreements with regulatory or public‑company implications
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active U.S. bar membership
- 5+ years of legal experience, including meaningful exposure to:
- Public company securities law
- SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
- Corporate governance and board support
- Experience at a public company or advising public companies in private practice
- Strong ability to manage deadline‑driven reporting cycles with precision and judgment
Preferred
- Experience supporting an IPO or early post‑IPO company
- Employment or HR law experience
- Background in technology, AI, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with Nasdaq/NYSE governance requirements and proxy advisor guidelines
