Sr. Lead Counsel, Corporate at Crowdstrike

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Crowdstrike Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
  • 10-12+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in-house at a public company supporting investor relations and communications, as well as a top-tier law firm’s capital markets or public company advisory practice
  • Preferred experience at a member of the S&P 500 and/or NASDAQ-100
  • Deep understanding of evolving federal securities laws and SEC reporting, state corporate laws, and proxy regulations
  • Understanding of sustainability disclosure frameworks and reporting standards
  • Proven experience managing complex investor and stockholder engagements, including with institutional investors and proxy solicitors
  • Track record of successfully navigating annual meeting cycles and leading proxy statement preparation
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to engage credibly with executive leadership and external stakeholders
  • Strong judgment, diplomacy, and ability to balance legal risk with business needs
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to mentoring and developing others
  • Candidates within driving distance to Austin, TX; Sunnyvale, CA; or Arlington, VA offices

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on securities law compliance, including 1933 Act and 1934 Act filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16, S-8, etc.)
  • Lead preparation and review of the proxy statement and annual report
  • Support corporate disclosure and review of earnings materials and sustainability reports
  • Support engagement with institutional investors on sustainability, executive compensation, and corporate governance topics, partnering with investor relations, HR, and senior legal leadership
  • Manage relationships with proxy advisory firms (ISS, Glass Lewis, etc.) and develop responsive strategies to their recommendations
  • Oversee annual and special meeting processes, including coordination with proxy solicitors, financial printers, and transfer agents
  • Advise on director elections, stockholder proposals, and shareholder activism preparedness
  • Work closely with accounting, investor relations, HR, and communications, including to ensure consistency in disclosure, messaging, and governance positioning
  • Serve as a senior member of the corporate legal leadership team and mentor more junior attorneys

Skills

Securities Law
1933 Act
1934 Act
SEC Filings
10-K
10-Q
8-K
Section 16
S-8
Proxy Statement
Annual Report
Corporate Disclosure
Earnings Materials
Sustainability Reports
Stockholder Engagement
Investor Relations
Governance
Proxy Advisory

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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