Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Description

Sprout Social is looking to hire a Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Securities to join our Legal team.

Why join Sprout’s Legal team? 

Our Legal team is growing just as quickly as Sprout—and you will too, with varying opportunities to sharpen your craft as the business scales. You’ll have the ability to provide input and ideas to help us solve hard problems, and see the tangible results of your work. As a team, we’re committed to excellence and take our work seriously, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously. Collaborative in nature, we show up each day ready to support each other’s growth and development—and have a lot of fun doing it. 

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage Sprout Social’s public company securities compliance and corporate governance functions, including preparation and review of SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings).
• Serve as a key partner to the General Counsel and executive leadership in managing the corporate governance lifecycle. This includes the end-to-end preparation of materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, ensuring all draft resolutions, meeting minutes, and legal briefings are precise and compliant. You will translate complex legal and operational data into high-impact presentation decks that facilitate informed decision-making.
• Oversee legal support for Sprout's equity compensation programs, including stock option plans, RSU grants, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Advise on plan design, grant administration, and participant communications. Ensure compliance with Rule 144, Section 16 reporting, 10b5-1 trading plan requirements, and insider trading policies.
• Partner with People Operations, Payroll, and Finance to address international equity compensation matters, including tax withholding, securities law exemptions, and country-specific regulatory requirements for equity awards to non-U.S. employees.
• Managing executive trading plans, pre-clearance processes, and trading windows related to insider trading policy oversight.
• Oversee legal support for M&A, capital markets, and other strategic initiatives partnering closely with the Corporate Development team.
• Partner with Finance and Investor Relations on disclosure obligations, quarterly earnings releases, investor communications, and related governance matters.
• Manage proxy advisory firm relations (ISS, Glass Lewis), responding to shareholder proposals, and activism preparedness (if relevant to Sprout's profile).
• Advise on compliance, enterprise risk, and sustainability/ESG matters, including chairing the sustainability committee.
• Manage and mentor a paralegal resource, serve as an escalation point for complex matters, and oversee outside counsel relationships to ensure efficient, high-quality legal support.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a highly motivated, business-minded, and collaborative attorney to join our growing Legal team.

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Active membership in good standing with the U.S. State Bar 
• 10+ years of experience in corporate and securities law, including significant in-house public company reporting and governance experience
• 3+ years experience of people management experience, including coaching and career development
• Deep understanding of corporate governance, public company disclosure, and SEC/Nasdaq rules and regulations
• Comfort working on a lean legal team environment with a willingness to take on matters outside your core expertise, learn new areas of law, and pitch in where needed to support the business
• Strong business and legal judgment with the ability to make sound, risk-based decisions

Preferred qualifications for this role include:

• Prior in-house experience at a B2B SaaS company
• Prior M&A experience 
• Experience advising senior executives and boards of directors
• Experience with proxy advisory firms and shareholder engagement
• Familiarity with emerging legal issues related to generative AI, open source, and technology-driven products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How you’ll grow

Within 1 month, you’ll plant your roots, including:

• Completing Sprout Social’s onboarding and gaining a deep understanding of our business model, products, and risk profile.
• Building strong working relationships with the General Counsel, Legal team, and key cross-functional partners across Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and People.
• Familiarizing yourself with Sprout’s public company reporting cadence, governance structure, disclosure controls, and existing policies and procedures.
• Meeting with Total Rewards and Equity Administration teams to understand Sprout's equity compensation programs, grant cycles, and current processes for Section 16 filings, Rule 144 compliance, and 10b5-1 trading plans.

Within 3 months, you’ll start hitting your stride by:

• Independently owning core securities and governance responsibilities, including contributing meaningfully to SEC filings, earnings-related disclosures, and board materials.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to business partners on corporate governance, disclosure, and risk-related questions.
• Effectively managing and mentoring your direct report(s), providing guidance and acting as an escalation point for complex legal matters.
• Supporting or independently managing Section 16 filings and 10b5-1 trading plan reviews.
• Gaining familiarity with Sprout's international employee footprint and related equity compensation considerations.
• Demonstrating flexibility by engaging with legal matters beyond your core securities expertise as team needs arise.

Within 6 months, you’ll be making a clear impact through:

• Leading major public company workstreams such as SEC filings, earnings cycles, board material preparation, or significant governance initiatives.
• Driving legal support for strategic initiatives, including M&A activity, or cross-functional projects involving Finance, IR, Corp Dev or People.
• Identifying opportunities to improve or scale governance, disclosure, and compliance processes to better support a growing public company.
• Independently managing equity compensation legal support, including grant cycles, ESPP offering periods, trading window administration, and Rule 144 compliance.
• Advising on international equity matters and coordinating with outside counsel on country-specific requirements.

Within 12 months, you’ll make this role your own by:

• Operating as a key strategic partner to the General Counsel, Senior Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting and  Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development on corporate, securities, and governance matters.
• Shaping the evolution of Sprout’s corporate governance, disclosure practices, and risk management approach as the business grows.
• Helping define the future direction of the Legal team through leadership, mentorship, and continuous improvement of how Legal supports the business.

Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

Our Benefits Program 

We’re proud to regularly be recognized for our team, product, and culture. We invest in our team with a comprehensive, competitive benefits program:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental (high/low plans), and vision (Eyemed) insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
• Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions (a 3% total match).
• Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance for your peace of mind.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days throughout the year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to support you in expanding your family.
• Annual Lifestyle Stipend: A $1,000 USD annual Lifestyle Spending Account to spend on your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Work From Home Support: A one-time $550 USD stipend to set up your home office, plus a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet.
• Giving Back: 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually, plus a $100 annual match for your charitable donations.
• Additional Financial Perks: Access to pre-tax commuter benefits, subsidized child/eldercare (Care.com), discounted pet insurance (Figo), and no-cost personalized financial wellness support through Your Money Line.

*This list is for informational purposes only. Benefit offerings are discretionary and subject to change and do not constitute a contract or guarantee of benefits.

Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States. However, we are not set up in all states, so please look at the drop-down box in our application to see whether your state is listed. Few roles require an office setting. If your position requires a physical presence in a Sprout office, it will be evident in the job listing and your offer letter.

Individual base pay is based on various factors, including whether you’re located in Zone 1 or Zone 2, as well as relevant experience and skills. In the United States, we have two geographic pay zones. For this role, the expected base pay ranges for new hires are:

• Zone 1 (New York, California, Washington): $227,300.00 - $312,500.00 USD annually
• Zone 2 (All other US states): $206,600.00 - $284,150.00 USD annually

The listed ranges represent earning potential in this position. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set equitable, consistent, and competitive ranges. We also evaluate compensation bi-annually, identify any changes in the market and make adjustments to our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

Base pay is only one element of an employee's total compensation at Sprout. Every Sprout team member has an opportunity to receive restricted stock units (RSUs) under Sprout’s equity plan. Employees (and their dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, and Modern Health (a wellness benefit).  Employees are able to enroll in Sprout’s company’s 401k plan, in which Sprout will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% with a maximum contribution. Sprout offers “Flexible Paid Time Off” and ten paid holidays. We have outlined the various components to an employee’s full compensation package here to help you to understand our total rewards package.

Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Because Sprout Social is a federal contractor, we affirmatively recruit individuals with a disability and protected veterans. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our latest DEI Report.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the interview process or to submit your application, please email us at [email protected]. Include the nature of your request and your preferred contact information. We'll do everything we can to support your success during our recruitment process while upholding your privacy. Please note that only inquiries regarding accommodations will receive a response from this email address; other inquiries will not be addressed (e.g., you send your resume but are not requesting an accommodation). 

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here (1) Equal Opportunity Employment Poster and (2) Sprout Social's Affirmative Action Statement. 

Additionally, Sprout Social participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. 

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