Senior Counsel, Corporate

CrowdStrike

. Lead compensation and equity-related workstreams for M&A transactions, partnering closely with employment legal, HR and other teams to negotiate and drive alignment on key deal documents, manage due diligence, administer post-closing holdback arrangements and more.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead compensation and equity-related workstreams for M&A transactions, partnering closely with employment legal, HR and other teams to negotiate and drive alignment on key deal documents, manage due diligence, administer post-closing holdback arrangements and more.
Advise on compensation-related disclosures and corporate governance matters, including in connection with CrowdStrike’s proxy statement filings and annual meeting of stockholders.
Drive legal workstreams relating to CrowdStrike’s equity plans, including matters relating to ongoing plan maintenance, international expansion and the preparation of performance award agreements.
Lead preparation and filing of registration statements on Form S-8 and support other filing workstreams as needed.
Advise on insider trading compliance and Rule 10b5-1 trading plan review and administration.
Serve as primary legal point of contact for CrowdStrike’s stock administration function.
Assist with compensation design, administration and compliance as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and bar admitted with 7-10 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company
Deep technical expertise in executive compensation and global equity programs and associated M&A, disclosure and compliance workstreams
Meaningful experience working on complex cross-border M&A transactions
Collaborative and proactive mindset with a “no task too big or too small” attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to establish strong working relationships and drive alignment across a broad range of internal stakeholders with competing priorities
Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize amongst multiple high-stakes projects (e.g., M&A and proxy statement preparation) in an intense, fast-paced environment
Strong judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business needs
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable advice for various legal and non-legal stakeholders
Flexibility to work varying hours to accommodate global workforce, as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive compensationglobal equity programsM&A transactionsdisclosure complianceinsider trading complianceRule 10b5-1registration statementsForm S-8compensation designstock administration

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetproactive attitudeinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsjudgmentcommunication skillspresentation skillsability to manage prioritiesability to establish relationshipsflexibility

Certifications

J.D.bar admission