Senior Counsel, Corporate

Responsibilities

• Own public company reporting and securities compliance, including advising on trading windows, 10b5-1 plans, and Section 16 compliance
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Investor Relations to prepare SEC filings, earnings releases, and shareholder communications
• Monitor and advise on new securities laws, NASDAQ rule changes, and evolving best practices in corporate governance and ESG
• Lead preparation and planning for the annual meeting of shareholders
• Execute board operations, maintain corporate compliance documents, and support corporate entity maintenance
• Advise on equity, executive compensation, and stock administration matters
• Support strategic transactions, including capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
• Pilot and refine AI and automation-enabled workflows to build an AI-first legal function

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Bar membership in good standing (California Bar preferred)
• 5+ years of substantive experience with SEC reporting and securities laws
• Deep knowledge of corporate law and corporate governance standards
• Familiarity with equity compensation plans and executive compensation
• Strong interpersonal skills and superior attention to detail
• Ability to work in-person in the San Francisco, CA office 4 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience spanning both a top-tier law firm and public company in-house work
• Experience with subsidiary corporate governance and managing global intercompany structures
• Passion for using AI tools to automate complex legal workflows

About the Company

Opendoor is building the modern system of homeownership, giving people the freedom to buy and sell on their own terms through an end-to-end online experience.