Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate and Securities

Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship. 

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview. 

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters. 

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture. 

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

About Our Legal Team

BetterUp’s Legal Team act as talented lawyers, strategic partners,ethical advisors and innovators. We help BetterUp navigate complex, cutting-edge legal challenges—including novel issues in AI and emerging technologies—with clarity, creativity, and a deep sense of responsibility aligned with our core values: Courage, Craftspersonship, Playfulness, Grit, Empathy, and Zest.

We proactively collaborate with all BetterUp teams to thoughtfully assess new products and technologies from ideation to launch. We analyze potential legal and safety risks, develop robust regulatory compliance strategies, and lead governance initiatives to maintain our commitment to ethical innovation.

By consistently demonstrating courage and grit, we tackle complex issues head-on, helping BetterUp teams make informed, values-driven decisions. We apply meticulous craftspersonship to scale our legal operations, designing innovative processes and structures that empower our teams to move quickly, responsibly, and confidently.

We deeply value diverse perspectives, knowing they fuel our ability to navigate challenges creatively, deliver exceptional guidance, and support BetterUp’s mission to help individuals worldwide live with greater clarity, purpose, and passion.

The Opportunity:

We’re seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate and Securities, to provide strategic guidance on corporate governance, securities, M&A, and corporate compliance matters. This role focuses on corporate governance, securities compliance, equity capitalization, and strategic transactions—all while building a foundation for future public-market readiness in partnership with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and external advisors.

Responsibilities:

• Equity Administration & Management:

  • Oversee administration of the company’s equity programs, including stock options, RSUs, equity grants, and employee equity education.

  • Ensure compliance with equity-related regulations and reporting requirements, including advising on equity grant practices and maintaining accurate records.

  • Provide strategic counsel to HR, Finance, and leadership teams on equity plan structure, compensation strategies, and best practices.

• Governance & Entity Management: Structure and maintain the corporate entity hierarchy, prepare board and committee materials (minutes, resolutions), and implement corporate governance best practices. Help scale internal processes in anticipation of more rigorous compliance standards.

• Disclosure & Regulatory Filings: Assist with periodic filings (e.g., Form D, Rule 701 notices), U.S. securities regulations, and identify emerging disclosure obligations. Coordinate with external counsel and auditors in confidentiality reviews and regulatory updates.

• Capital Markets Awareness: Support the company’s preparation for a potential future IPO or other liquidity event. This includes assisting with drafting registration statements and related documentation, implementing appropriate corporate governance practices, updating corporate policies, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory readiness and compliance.

• Corporate Transactions: Provide legal support for M&A activity, joint ventures, strategic alliances, financing deals, and other critical corporate transactions, from due diligence to document negotiation and execution.

• External Counsel Coordination: Manage relationships with external legal experts (e.g., securities, tax, M&A) to ensure cost-effective, high-quality advice and coordinated response to growth milestones.

• Cross-functional Engagement: Advise teams across Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Business Development, Tax, and Communications on legal compliance, corporate structuring, and disclosure strategy aligned with evolving enterprise needs.
  

• Education & Licensure: JD from an accredited institution and active admission to at least one state Bar.

• Experience: ~4–7 years of relevant corporate and securities law experience in a law firm or in-house setting—especially with high-growth or pre-public companies. Demonstrable hands-on experience with governance, equity compensation, and private securities work is required.

• Securities & Capital Markets: Broad knowledge of U.S. securities laws (e.g., Securities Act, Exchange Act, Reg D, Reg S, Rule 701). Experience preparing disclosure documents, SEC filings or supporting audit and disclosure readiness is highly valued.

• IPO/Public Company Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of the IPO process or experience taking a company through an IPO or other public offering is highly desirable. IPO and public company securities experience is a plus , and familiarity with preparation of registration statements and prospectuses is strongly preferred.

• Corporate Governance & Equity Management: Proven ability managing board materials, governance processes, and equity administration at scale. Talent for simplifying complex legal concepts and processes for cross-functional teams.

• Project Management & Communication: Strong writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders. A proactive, detail-oriented, and organized approach to managing multiple concurrent priorities.

• Strategic Mindset: Commercially astute, collaborative, and forward-thinking. Nice-to-have: familiarity with how disclosure systems and corporate controls evolve as companies scale or pursue capital markets access.

Benefits: 

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. 

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member 

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year: 

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

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