Director, Corporate Legal

Position Overview

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. As the pioneer of the Website Experience Platform (WXP), we’re redefining how teams Build, Manage, and Optimize for the web — combining visual development, powerful content management systems, AI-driven personalization, seamless hosting, and end-to-end analytics in a single, unified platform. With AI at the core, Webflow helps teams move faster, create more performant digital experiences, and scale without heavy engineering support. From independent designers and creative agencies to global enterprises, hundreds of thousands of organizations use Webflow to turn ideas into reality — and to power what’s possible on the web.

We’re looking for a Director, Corporate Legal to lead Webflow's corporate legal function, with emphasis on public company readiness and strategic transactions. In this role, which is new to Webflow’s Legal team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth and maturation, ensuring legal compliance and calibrated risk management.

About the Role

• Location: Remote-first (United States)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Status: Exempt
• Reporting to: Head of Legal

Compensation

The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)

• Zone A: $236,700 - $347,400
• Zone B: $222,300 - $326,300
• Zone C: $207,900 - $306,000

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Responsibilities

As the Director, Corporate Legal, you’ll be responsible for:

• Securities and SOX Compliance:
  • Develop and implement securities law compliance program and insider trader policies.
  • Develop and implement SOX compliance framework, if and when applicable, including internal controls, disclosure procedures, and certification processes.
• Board Governance:
  • Manage board and committee meetings, prepare materials, maintain corporate records, and advise on governance best practices.
• Entity Management:
  • Oversee corporate structure, subsidiary governance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
• M&A Support:
  • Lead legal due diligence, negotiate transaction documents, and manage post-acquisition integration from a legal perspective.
• Corporate Transactions:
  • Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements, financing documents, and other strategic transactions.
• Public Company Readiness:
  • Drive Webflow’s public company readiness, including due diligence coordination, and working with external counsel.
• Leadership:
  • Build and lead corporate legal team, manage outside counsel relationships, and optimize and create scalable corporate legal processes and operations.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

Requirements

• JD degree with at least one active bar membership.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate legal experience, including at public companies or representing public companies.
• Experience with securities laws, corporate governance, M&A transactions, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX requirements.
• Experience preparing companies for IPO or managing public company legal functions.