Director & Assistant General Counsel.

Director & Assistant General Counsel - Securities & Compliance Attorney

NY candidates are highly preferred (Full time)

ABOUT BARK

Here at BARK, we love dogs & their people. Were looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (were not kidding).

Think Disney for dogs we make magic for dogs & their people through our products, events, & experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, & our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats & clever toys.

Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys & treats to the dogs across the world & use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives & ways to make magic between dogs & their people.

Weve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

THE TEAM

Our goal is keep BARK's pups out of the doghouse by providing top-notch counsel & representation to all departments across the company.

We impart industry-specific best practices relating to risk management, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, business growth, strategic planning, corporate governance, code of ethics.

ok, it's a lot, but you get the point. Come join us! Were well-trained & play well with others.

WHO WERE SNIFFING FOR

As a member of BARKs Legal Team, the Director & Assistant General Counsel SEC & Compliance, will serve as a strategic legal advisor to the General Counsel.

As a direct report to the General Counsel, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in adherence to best practice for SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, board governance & risk management within a dynamic corporate environment.

In addition, the successful candidate will advise & consult on strategic issues & advancing the companys business objectives.

KEY DUTIES

Manage all legal aspects of the companys business related to SEC reporting & other disclosure-related regulation including Regulation FD & preparing & filing the companys Proxy Statement,10-K, 10-Q, & Form 8-K.

Ensure timely & accurate disclosure of material information in compliance with applicable regulations. Partner cross-functionally to create & implement new processes & controls that improve current practices.

• Stay abreast of evolving securities laws & regulations to ensure organizational compliance. Advise stakeholders on regulatory requirements pertaining to securities offerings, disclosure obligations, insider trading, & corporate governance matters.
• Help develop & prepare for Board & Committee Meetings, set Board Calendar, draft resolutions & minutes, oversee & administer equity plans.
• Draft, update and / or implement compliance policies & procedures as needed tailored to the organization's business activities & regulatory environment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective compliance & risk management strategies & training programs & participate in internal investigations as needed.
• Provide legal support & due diligence for public offerings, mergers, acquisitions, & other partnerships & transactions & manage legal aspects (including engagement of external counsel) of related negotiations & financings, in conjunction with the General Counsel & the companys Finance & Treasury functions.
• Provide proactive advice to mitigate risks & enhance compliance controls.

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of legal experience, including time spent in a top-tier law firm and / or in-house at a publicly traded company in roles of increasing scope & leadership responsibility.
• Experience working directly with & supporting executive leadership & public company boards.
• Background working across a range of legal disciplines, with strong knowledge of corporate, regulatory, & public company governance.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• MUST LOVE DOGS (this is non-negotiable)
• A JD from an ABA-accredited law school & having an active membership in good standing in NY and / or other state bar.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to take on new responsibilities as needed by the company including litigation, international growth, cybersecurity & data privacy, & contract drafting & negotiation.
• A strong natural leader with high integrity.
• Excellent communication with experience interacting with Board members, senior management, finance, compliance & risk management team members & other internal stakeholders.
• A business-oriented approach to legal practice & work generally & a commercial orientation with sound judgement. An individual who approaches legal questions by creatively thinking through how best to accomplish business goals, & who is an active business partner who proactively identifies ways to support the business from a legal & a non-legal perspective.

This position is a full-time position. Preference is to have role based in our office in New York. We offer health insurance for both you & your pup, 401k, wonderful team lunches, cold brew on tap, & a dog to pet anytime you wish.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

FOR CO / NJ / NY BASED APPLICANTS :

• The base salary range for this position is $210,000-$280,000
• This position is eligible for equity

This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting & may be modified in the future.

Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills & expertise.