Senior Corporate Counsel

Backblaze

Senior Corporate Counsel managing Backblaze’s public-company securities, governance, and corporate transactions. Advising the public cloud-storage company on SEC reporting, boards, equity, and compliance.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $215,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in public-company securities and corporate governance, including preparation of SEC filings and management of stockholder meetings. Proficient in applying AI tools to enhance legal workflows and compliance processes.

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Public-Company Securities ExperienceCorporate Governance ExpertiseSEC Filing PreparationM&A and Corporate Finance AdvisoryAI Tool Utilization

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Hard Skills

Form 10-K PreparationForm 10-Q PreparationForm 8-K PreparationProxy Statement PreparationSection 16 ComplianceRule 10b5-1 ComplianceEquity AdministrationEntity ManagementFederal Securities Laws KnowledgeNasdaq Listing Standards Knowledge

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailPragmatic JudgmentOwnership MindsetDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. DegreeActive U.S. Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Corporate TransactionsRisk ManagementSecurities LawsGovernance PoliciesPublic Technology CompanySaaS Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Backblaze’s public-company legal stack, including SEC reporting, corporate governance, board and stockholder support, equity and Section 16 compliance, entity management, and corporate transactions
Prepare and review Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K securities filings
Prepare and review annual proxy statements and related proxy materials
Manage annual stockholder meetings and related activities
Administer Section 16 compliance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, insider trading policies, and equity-related matters
Develop, maintain, and revise corporate governance policies and procedures
Advise on governance matters and support Board, Board committee, and stockholder meetings
Manage international corporate governance, subsidiaries, branches, and ongoing domestic and foreign entity maintenance
Support risk management, periodic risk assessments, and related compliance programs
Oversee legal aspects of M&A, corporate finance, and strategic transactions
Structure, negotiate, and manage equipment lease and financing arrangements, including sale-leasebacks, master lease agreements, and vendor financing facilities
Advise on debt financings, credit facilities, and capital-raising activities
Monitor regulatory and industry developments involving governance, securities laws, regulations, and best practices
Apply AI tools to improve drafting, filing preparation, disclosure review, and governance workflows
Partner with outside counsel and collaborate with Finance and Accounting, Privacy, Compliance, Sales & Marketing, and leadership teams
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep public-company securities and reporting experience, with the ability to independently own the 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy cycle
Strong corporate governance background and experience supporting a Board of Directors and its committees
Demonstrated expertise in Section 16, Rule 10b5-1, insider trading compliance, and equity administration areas
Experience with M&A, corporate finance, and other strategic transactions
Comfortable operating as the primary owner of the public-company stack in a lean team, with a high sense of ownership and sound, pragmatic judgment
Fluency with AI, or a strong interest and demonstrated ability to build it, and comfort using AI tools to work more efficiently in a securities and governance context
Clear, concise communicator who can translate complex securities and governance requirements into practical, business-focused advice
Meticulous attention to detail and a strong track record of managing deadline-driven filing and governance calendars
J.D. degree and active U.S. bar membership in good standing
10 or more years of relevant legal experience, including substantial public-company securities and corporate governance experience; a combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
Deep working knowledge of federal securities laws and regulations (including Regulation FD) and applicable Nasdaq listing standards
Demonstrated experience preparing SEC filings (Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and annual proxy statements, and managing annual stockholder meetings
Experience advising on M&A, corporate finance, and entity management matters
Familiarity with, or genuine willingness to develop fluency in, AI and its application to legal and governance work, and comfort using AI tools to work more efficiently
In-house experience at a public technology or SaaS company is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great healthcare benefits (100% healthcare premiums for family)
Competitive compensation
401K matching
RSU equity awards
Flexible vacation policy
Maternity & paternity leave
MacBook Pro to use for work plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
Childcare bonus
Commuter benefits
Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance