Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Etsy

Senior Counsel advising senior leaders on securities laws, corporate governance, and business risks at Etsy. Responsible for SEC filings, corporate governance policies, and supporting internal teams.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $196,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising on securities laws, understanding business risks and opportunities
Advising the senior leaders and other internal partners on all aspects of the business through a public company lens
Prepare and review Etsy’s SEC filings
Prepare and review Etsy’s Proxy Statement and support annual shareholders meetings
Provide Treasury and Tax Support
Partner with the Investor Relations team on Regulation FD compliance oversight
Review external communications and significant internal communications
Support policies and procedures relating to securities law compliance and disclosure matters
Advise and support Etsy’s corporate governance policies
Support executive compensation, equity compensation, and incentive compensation plan matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-8 years’ experience at a law firm, and preferably also in-house dealing with a broad range of securities law disclosure, executive compensation, and corporate governance issues
JD and admitted to a state bar (NY preferred) and are qualified to work in-house in NY
Have the ability to work independently, and to manage projects from conception to completion, often without additional support, and to work collaboratively with others
Experience providing clear, impactful advice to business partners, helping them analyze options and work collaboratively to reach the right decision, while distilling complex issues into clear explanations, organized steps, and compelling advice
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, effectively engaging technical experts, employees, and business leaders through clear, jargon-free language
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, supporting effective management of complex and competing priorities
Excellent business writing and presentation skills
Working knowledge of Workiva required

Benefits

Comp & perks

an annual performance bonus
an equity incentive package
competitive benefits as part of your total rewards package at Etsy

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Hard Skills & Tools

securities lawexecutive compensationcorporate governanceSEC filingsRegulation FD compliancedisclosure mattersbusiness risk analysisproject management

Soft Skills

independent workcollaborationclear communicationorganizational skillsprioritizationbusiness writingpresentation skills

Certifications

JDstate bar admission (NY preferred)