Corporate Counsel
Ramp
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $276,000 - $379,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as the primary legal advisor on corporate governance matters, including preparation for Board of Directors and committee meetings, corporate policies, committee charters, and governance best practices
- Lead or support mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and strategic partnerships end-to-end—from due diligence through negotiation, documentation, and closing
- Advise on equity and debt financings, including venture rounds, credit facilities, warehouse lines, and other capital markets transactions. Manage relationships with outside counsel on complex deal execution
- Own the legal aspects of cap table management, equity incentive plans, stock option and RSU programs, 409A valuations, and secondary transactions
- Counsel on executive compensation structures, employment agreements for senior hires, and equity award design in partnership with People and Finance teams
- Oversee subsidiary governance, entity formation, qualification, and corporate administration across domestic and international jurisdictions as Ramp continues to expand globally
- Manage corporate insurance programs, including D&O, E&O, cyber liability, and other key policies, working closely with brokers and Finance
- Partner with Finance and executive leadership on investor communications, information rights, and investor-related legal matters
- Work closely with teams across Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, People, and Product to provide practical, business-minded legal counsel on corporate matters
Requirements
- J.D. from a top-tier law school and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 8–12 years of corporate legal experience, with significant time at a leading law firm and meaningful in-house experience (preferably at a high-growth technology or financial services company)
- Deep expertise in M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions, corporate governance, and securities law
- Hands-on experience with cap table management, equity compensation programs, and complex capital structures
- Experience advising boards of directors and working with C-suite executives on governance and strategic matters
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a range of corporate transaction documents
- The ability to operate independently with excellent judgment in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- A bias toward action—you move quickly, prioritize ruthlessly, and don't wait for permission to solve problems
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you
- Partially covered for your dependents
- One Medical annual membership
- 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)
- Flexible PTO
- Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
- Parental Leave
- Unlimited AI token usage
- Pet insurance
- Centralized home-office equipment ordering for all employees
- Health and Wellness stipend
- In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
- Budget for intra-office travel
- Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate governancemergers and acquisitionsequity financingdebt financingcap table managementexecutive compensationcorporate insurance programssecurities lawdrafting and negotiationcapital markets transactions
Soft Skills
excellent judgmentindependent operationstrong communicationproblem-solvingprioritizationaction-orientedcollaborationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementadaptability
Certifications
J.D.membership in U.S. state bar