Corporate Governance Attorney

Axiom

Corporate Governance Attorney at Axiom providing legal advice on governance for public companies. Responsibilities include drafting documents, compliance support, and overseeing governance practices.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,500 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on corporate governance matters, including fiduciary duties, board processes, and best practices.
Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, including bylaws, charters, policies, resolutions, and committee materials.
Support public company compliance obligations, including proxy statements, annual meetings, SEC filings, and disclosure requirements.
Oversee entity management, corporate records, and subsidiary governance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in corporate governance, securities, or public company representation
Strong knowledge of corporate law, SEC regulations, proxy rules, and board governance practices.
Actively licensed and in good standing in a U.S. state.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision insurance
paid holidays and PTO
flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities and tools

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate governancefiduciary dutiesSEC regulationsproxy rulesboard governance practicescorporate lawcompliance obligationscorporate records managementdrafting corporate documentsreviewing corporate documents

Certifications

active license in U.S. state