Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Compliance

About This Role
As Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Compliance, you will engage directly with leaders across the company to understand company priorities and goals, trends in our business, and other issues facing our employees and business. We are seeking a senior attorney to be a key member of the Rapid7 legal team and manage public company reporting, securities law compliance, financings and other general corporate and compliance matters. This position will also assist in providing legal guidance and support to a broad range of functions across the business, taking into account their various needs to achieve the company's business objectives.
In this role you will:

• Provide legal advice with respect to matters arising under federal securities laws, SEC rules and regulations, SOX, securities exchange listing requirements, and review/prepare SEC filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as proxy statements.
• Prepare, review and provide compliance and disclosure advice concerning Section 16 reporting, including the preparation of Forms 3, 4 and 5.
• Partner with our investor relations team on annual shareholder engagement efforts and review investor communications for compliance with securities laws.
• Monitor for significant developments in the legal and regulatory environment and help to formulate responsive company positions and strategies.
• Assist in implementing and enhancing Rapid7's compliance program, including enterprise risk management.
• Assist with M&A, strategic investments, equity/debt financings, and other strategic transactions.
• Assist with our global entity management and governance for Rapid7 corporate entities.
• Partner closely with our stock administration team in equity administration and reporting.
• Lead and supervise other special or miscellaneous projects as needed.

Required skills:

• Admission to and in good standing with the Massachusetts bar (or equivalent with in house waiver/registration).
• 6+ years of experience at an in-house legal department or law firm
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations of the SEC under those acts, and of the requirements of NASDAQ, as well as Sarbanes Oxley
• Demonstrate financial literacy, comprehension/articulation of corporate finance disclosure issues and understanding of Delaware Corporation Law
• Ability to negotiate and balance legal constraints with business goals
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to provide clear "non-legalese" explanations to members of other teams, including senior management
• Results-oriented attitude, excellent decision-making, and ability to prioritize the highest impact initiatives
• Mentality that no task is too big or too small
• Ability to seek feedback when needed and opportunities to grow
• Highly organized, proactive, and motivated to take ownership and follow through on projects
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, collaborate with diverse business groups, and build interdepartmental relationships at all levels.
• Attention to detail and a "can-do" attitude coupled with a sense of humor and team mentality.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
About Rapid7
Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We're on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people. With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.
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