Corporate Counsel, M&A and Securities

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Corporate Counsel, M&A and Securities at Duolingo

Duolingo is passionate about educating its users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. The company is looking for a Corporate Counsel, M&A and Securities to join its team and ensure compliance with securities laws while supporting the company’s growth through strategic acquisitions and investments.

## Responsibilities

* Coordinate and handle the company's public reporting obligations, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations.
* Prepare and review financial disclosures, earnings releases and scripts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
* Stay up-to-date with evolving securities laws and regulations and provide guidance to internal partners on compliance and disclosure matters.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual proxy statement and in preparing for and conducting annual shareholder meetings.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration planning.
* Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements.
* Provide legal support and advice to senior leadership during M&A processes.
* Provide support as needed on corporate governance, equity compensation plan and corporate subsidiary maintenance matters.

## Requirements

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* 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong and proven background in public securities reporting, mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments.
* Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
* Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Ability to articulate complicated issues and represent Duolingo's interests persuasively to various parties.
* Outstanding problem-solving skills, good judgment, and the ability to make well-informed decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

## Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in-house.
* Experience with consumer facing technology companies, particularly those with a freemium or subscription model.
* Experience in both domestic and international transactions.

## Compensation

The starting base salary range for this role is, $134,900 - $276,900. Actual salary may vary based on level, work experience, performance, and other factors evaluated during the hiring process. In addition to base salary, Duolingo offers a robust compensation package of equity and world-class benefits.

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Robust compensation package of base salary, equity, and Duolingo’s world-class benefits

Negotiation, drafting, analytical skills, advocacy, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, good judgment.

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar association.

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