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Director, Public Company Counsel

Forge is a leading public company providing liquidity solutions and marketplace infrastructure for private markets. They seek a seasoned public company counsel with 6-8 years of combined law firm and in-house experience to advise on securities law compliance, corporate governance, and public company matters at their San Francisco office.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and NYSE listing requirements.
  • Experience managing SEC filings and corporate governance.
  • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Time management and ability to handle time-sensitive legal matters.
  • Independent problem-solving skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Advise executive leadership, board of directors, and committees on SEC and stock exchange reporting, disclosure, corporate governance, and investor relations.
  • Lead NYSE submissions and SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements.
  • Oversee annual stockholder meeting and preparation of related materials.
  • Manage Section 16 reporting Forms 3, 4, and 5 for compliance.
  • Support board and committee meeting agenda preparation, materials, and minutes as corporate secretary.
  • Provide legal advice on stock plans, compensation, insider trading policies, and Rule 10b5-1 plans.
  • Manage equity matters and coordinate with the stock administrator.
  • Collaborate with finance, marketing, equity, people, and operations teams.
  • Liaise with outside counsel as needed.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law, preferably in California or New York.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary range of $180K - $220K plus bonus for San Francisco residents.
  • Hybrid work model with 2-3 days onsite in San Francisco.
  • Opportunity to work at a publicly traded company pioneering private market technology.
  • Inclusive, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity.
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Forge Global functions as a leading global private securities marketplace. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered out of San Francisco, California.

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July 15, 2025
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