Corporate Counsel

Zevia

Corporate Counsel at Zevia providing legal advice on corporate issues and governance. Responsible for SEC reporting and compliance in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

securities lawcorporate governancelegal researchlegal analysiscapital market transactionsdue diligencecompliancerisk managementdocument evaluationproblem solving

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical focusinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsdetail orientedmotivationteamworkcollaborationprofessional integrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Officebilling platformsenterprise risk management platformsentity management databaselegal databaseSEC reporting toolsstockholder management systemsdocument management systemsproxy statement preparation toolsquarterly transaction tracking systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)admission to the bar

Industry Keywords

SEC reportsForm 10KForm 10QForm 8Kproxy statementsregistration statementsSection 16 filingsClass B sharescorporate minute bookslegal compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the preparation of SEC reports pursuant to the 34’ and 33’ Acts, including Form 10Ks, 10Qs, 8Ks, proxy statements, and registration statements in collaboration with Finance, Accounting and HR.
Administer Section 16 filings for reporting persons and record keeping process.
Assist with capital market transactions, including public and private equity and debt offerings, due diligence, and financing transactions for the Company and related entities.
Coordinate the annual meeting of stockholders, including preparation of annual meeting documents.
Handle quarterly related party transactions tracking and update the related questionnaire annually.
Maintain compliance with SEC and NYSE rules including changes to the NYSE listing manager.
Maintain the entity management database for Section 16 compliance.
Assist with the preparation of board materials and resolutions, board and shareholder consents, and officer and secretary certificates for the Company and related entities.
Manage the transfer agent, including stockholder issues and dividend notices.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Class B shares for Class A share exchanges.
Maintain corporate minute books and records and other legal files, including the electronically shared legal database.
Perform legal research and special projects as necessary.
Assist with the development of company policies to mitigate risks on industry-specific issues, corporate governance matters, or regulatory affairs.
Manage the Legal Team’s technology initiatives and platforms including billing platforms, enterprise risk management (ERM) platforms, and others as necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of at least one state and in good standing.
Four (4) years of law firm and/or in-house experience with understanding of a corporate legal department in a public company.
Four (4)+ years of experience with securities law and corporate governance.
Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
Superior verbal and written communication skills; capacity to explain complex legal concerns and matters to non-legal colleagues.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Direct experience dealing with senior management.
Analytical focus – evaluate documents, interpret meaning and communicate data/trends appropriately.
Problem solving abilities– identifies and solves for difficult to complex problems and offers effective solutions.
High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Developing relationships and interpersonal savvy – building rapport, cultivating relationships and driving collaboration across broadly defined business teams.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Motivated, fast-learner, and ability to work well within a team or individually in a fast-paced business environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information

Benefits

Comp & perks

An array of medical plans
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Short-term disability + Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
Health Savings Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Insurance
Travel Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
401k Plan (Traditional and Roth)
Vacation, Personal/Sick Days, and Holidays
Professional development contributions
And of course, all the Zevia you can drink!