Director, Securities And Corporate Counsel

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan, or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500, run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

The Opportunity

The Director, Securities, and Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and will be responsible for managing or supporting general corporate and securities matters, providing primary legal support to MariaDB’s Finance and other G&A departments, and advising on business development and financing transactions.

This role will work closely with cross-functional partners, especially in Finance, Treasury, Stock Administration, Investor Relations, and Business Development. In carrying out the responsibilities of this position, Counsel will help manage the department’s outside counsel. Counsel will also regularly interact with senior executives across the organization, including the Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer, as well as the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate for this position will have significant experience with corporate governance matters, SEC reporting, licensing, and M&A transactions and have a strong business acumen with an ability to balance legal and operational risks when providing advice to internal clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and passionate team in support of MariaDB’s mission to build the database for all. Any workload. Any cloud. Any scale.

Responsibilities

• Support all public company governance and compliance matters (e.g., earnings release process, stockholders’ meetings, investor days, etc.) and collaborate with finance, accounting, investor relations, and public relations teams on earnings-related materials and other disclosures to the investor community
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including board, committee, and shareholder matters, and maintenance of related policies and charters. Such support may include assisting the General Counsel with drafting agendas, preparing or reviewing board and committee meeting materials, and drafting or review of minutes and resolutions
• Provide support for M&A, business development, and all types of financing transactions, including licensing, acquisitions, mergers, and other strategic transactions, as well as securities offerings
• Oversee entity management and proper governance/compliance for U.S. entities, parent entity in Ireland, and all other global subsidiaries
• Participate in and advise on disclosure and other issues related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and programs and also concerning compliance initiatives including training internal clients on company legal policies or issues, including code of conduct, ethics, insider trading, and anti-bribery and anti-corruption issues
• Monitor, advise on, and ensure compliance with securities laws/SEC, NYSE listing requirements, and Irish Law, including the potential impact of new and proposed securities laws and regulations, NYSE rule changes, proxy advisor guidance, and developments and trends in corporate governance
• Assist on executive and director compensation matters, including providing advice and counsel on matters relating to plan documentation and related securities matters and working closely with Human Resources and Stock Administration on equity award documentation and processes
• Take a leading role in drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including proxy statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, S-8s, Section 16 filings, and any other necessary public company filings
• Partner with Tax and Finance teams to oversee and implement global corporate strategies

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience at a premier law firm, or a mix of law firm and in-house experience, with prior in-house experience a strong plus
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Proficient drafting and legal technical skills, with keen attention to detail
• Broad experience representing public companies with U.S. corporate and securities law matters, including SEC reporting, NYSE compliance, and state law corporate matters
• Expertise with 1933, 1934, and 1940 Acts
• Self-starter who thrives and can multitask in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment; ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Comfortable in business and technical discussions, prior database and/or SaaS experience is a strong plus
• Law degree from U.S. accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. State bar
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Location: New York, NY

Compensation:

The annual anticipated U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 - $240,000. Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions. Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than the job description as posted. Salary is one component of MariaDB’s total rewards package, which (subject to eligibility requirements) may include equity ownership, health insurance, life, and disability insurance, funds toward professional development resources, Paid-Time-Off, paid holidays, and parental leave, just to name a few!

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume via our ATS System Greenhouse.

• MariaDB will not accept agency resumes without a prior contractual agreement with HR. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee directly. MariaDB is not responsible for any unsolicited resumes.
• MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.
• MariaDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.