Senior Director and Associate General Counsel - Corporate Governance
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
IonQ is seeking a Senior Director and Associate General Counsel for Corporate Governance. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will lead high-impact securities transactions and M&A transactions, ’34 Act reporting, advise IonQ’s Board of Directors and its committees, run the proxy statement and annual meeting, recognize triggering of and file Form 4s and 8-Ks, advise on employee equity and trading matters, manage the global corporate legal structure, and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations related to corporate, securities and NYSE, while being a partner to the Finance, Accounting, Equity, Marketing, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, People and Executive teams.
Responsibilities:
- With our Accounting team, lead the preparation of IonQ NYSE submissions and SEC filings, including proxy statements, 10-Ks and 10-Qs, in compliance with applicable SEC regulations.
- Lead preparation of the Company’s proxy statement and Company’s annual meeting materials in collaboration with partners
- Ensure the proper and timely filing of Form 4s and Form 8-Ks
- Lead, diligence, execute, implement and help integrate mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, partnering with our Corp Dev team and outside counsel
- Provide legal support on executive compensation matters, equity plans, and equity administration, as well as advising on our insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading
- Drive corporate governance matters, including Board and committee agendas, compliance with fiduciary duties, advisor independence, related party transactions, etc.
- Prepare/review board and committee materials and minutes, and maintain corporate records
- Review and advise on public- and investor-facing press releases, calls and presentations and other MNPI disclosures, ensuring compliance with RegFD, 10b5 and other SEC regulations
- Provide counsel on legal and regulatory developments impacting corporate liability
- Ensure compliance with SEC, CFIUS, and other global regulatory requirements
- Create, review, and maintain thoughtful, repeatable, and defensible corporate governance, ethics, and corporate compliance policies and trainings
- Train IonQ officers and employees on relevant laws, regulations and corporate policies
- Develop strong working relationships across the company with cross-functional stakeholders, including in Finance/Treasury, Corporate Development, Accounting/Tax/Equity, Marketing, Investor Relations and People teams as well as IonQ’s functional/subfunctional leaders
- Manage outside counsel on all of the above matters
- Support and lead special projects as requested
You’d be a good fit with:
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar of (and in good standing in) at least one US state/district (preferably New York, California, Washington, Delaware, DC, or Maryland).
- 10+ years of strong corporate and securities law experience, with both significant experience in an AmLaw 100 law firm and in-house experience at a publicly traded company
- Strong communication skills, including organized, relevant, timely, concise and to-the-point communications
- An openness to working through novel or complex situations
- Good people management and influencing skills
- Strong skills in advocating for company protection while maintaining a collaborative approach and the confidence to know when to flex or maintain position
- The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to manage time-sensitive matters, multitask with ease and maintain presence of mind
Location: This role can be located anywhere in the US, with a preference for someone in the Eastern Timezone.
Travel: Less than 15%
The approximate base salary range for this position is $218,108 - $284,420.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
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IonQ develops general-purpose quantum computers. Founded in 2015, IonQ is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.
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