Senior Corporate Counsel

Mimecast

  • London
  • £64,000-96,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Senior Corporate CounselWhy Join Our Team?As a key member of the Mimecast Legal Team, you will have the unique opportunity to direct and shape our corporate compliance process, ensuring that we not only meet regulatory requirements but also uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. This dynamic environment will allow you to leverage your expertise while continuously expanding your knowledge and skills. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in the legal field.What You’ll DoAs a Senior Corporate Counsel your role will ensure the Company remains up to date with global corporate compliance obligations. You will have the opportunity to engage in a range of corporate matters and participate in various cross functional projects to support Mimecast’s growth plans. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing Mimecast’s corporate matters, including company registrations and records, scheduling and recording of board meetings, preparation of board materials and statutory filings, with a particular emphasis on the UK and India;
  • Setting up and maintaining systems and processes to monitor and report on corporate compliance, with a focus on continual improvement and innovation;
  • Partner with the finance, treasury, accounting and human resource teams on a range of corporate compliance issues and risk management;
  • Negotiate, draft and review various forms of agreements, including intercompany agreements, engagement letters, vendor contracts, indemnification agreements.
  • Communicate with, and assist the business to ensure key stakeholders are updated on any issues or risks within your area of expertise;
  • Research, monitor and analyse changes in applicable corporate and company law regulations, statutes, and guidance, as well as industry developments, best practices, and trends;
  • Managing outside legal advisors on transactional and corporate governance;
  • Assisting the Legal leadership team with managing deliverables and due diligence associated with mergers and acquisitions;
  • New entity formation in relation to global expansion projects which support Mimecast’s growth objectives.
What You’ll Bring:
  • A Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive qualified in the UK, with relevant experience advising on corporate law matters within a law firm or in-house legal department, ideally with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience;
  • Ability to work independently and often in a fast-paced environment while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, with the ability to support cross functional teams;
  • Be able to demonstrate critical thinking with a pragmatic and solution driven approach;
  • Hold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity;
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters and with a positive attitude.
What We BringMimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge. We are a global organization, so there is the possibility for occasional travel to other Mimecast locations.Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the London office at least two days per week, because working together in person:
  • Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
  • Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
  • Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
  • Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!
The UK base salary range for this position is £64,000-£96,000 base + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonus, incentive plans, and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.#LI-CS1DEI StatementCybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

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