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Corporate Attorney in San Jose, CA

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Mar 13,2015 Jan 17,2015 Location San Jose CA
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

Senior Director, Corporate Legal Affairs Duties: Report to the SVP, General Counsel and will work with the Legal team as well as various cross functional teams within the company to effectively manage a variety of corporate legal affairs. Providing advice and counsel in the areas of SEC reporting and compliance matters including proxy statements, annual reports, executive compensation disclosure and Section 16 filings. Assist with the Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings. Assist in preparing and filing of annual repost and periodic as well as other securities-law filings. Assist with monitoring and maintaining corporate governance practices and policies including code of conduct and its insider trading policy. Provide legal support for Mergers and Acquisitions and the Corporate Development group. Provide corporate and securities law education and advice across various departments including Finance, Marketing, etc. Provide legal reviews of corporate communications including earnings releases and other public announcements. Provide legal support for stock plan administration activities.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Law Degree from top University; bar admission equivalent. 10+ years of relevant experience preferable with a major law firm or in an in-house legal department, including 2+ years of experience in the areas listed in the job description above. Must be a strong communicator and influencer capable of interacting and leading change. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. High personal and professional integrity. Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking; good instincts and pro-active mindset and approach to issues. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization (executive management, board of directors, business units, etc.) and to gain the trust and confidence of others. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong work ethic and ability to lead projects, multi-task, prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously. Team player with eagerness to assist in various areas where needed. Ability to work under pressure and cope with multiple priorities. Skills in leadership, project management, execution, business judgment and focus. Confidence to strongly influence decision making process, detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture. Ability to scale support across multiple jurisdictions, creative and team player.

Additional info

Requisition #: 9861

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