Director, Associate General Counsel – Corporate and Securities

Role Overview

• Lead and manage Sprout Social’s public company securities compliance and corporate governance functions, including preparation and review of SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings).
• Serve as a key partner to the General Counsel and executive leadership in managing the corporate governance lifecycle. This includes the end-to-end preparation of materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, ensuring all draft resolutions, meeting minutes, and legal briefings are precise and compliant. You will translate complex legal and operational data into high-impact presentation decks that facilitate informed decision-making.
• Oversee legal support for Sprout's equity compensation programs, including stock option plans, RSU grants, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Advise on plan design, grant administration, and participant communications. Ensure compliance with Rule 144, Section 16 reporting, 10b5-1 trading plan requirements, and insider trading policies.
• Partner with People Operations, Payroll, and Finance to address international equity compensation matters, including tax withholding, securities law exemptions, and country-specific regulatory requirements for equity awards to non-U.S. employees.
• Managing executive trading plans, pre-clearance processes, and trading windows related to insider trading policy oversight.
• Oversee legal support for M&A, capital markets, and other strategic initiatives partnering closely with the Corporate Development team.
• Partner with Finance and Investor Relations on disclosure obligations, quarterly earnings releases, investor communications, and related governance matters.
• Manage proxy advisory firm relations (ISS, Glass Lewis), responding to shareholder proposals, and activism preparedness (if relevant to Sprout's profile).
• Advise on compliance, enterprise risk, and sustainability/ESG matters, including chairing the sustainability committee.
• Manage and mentor a paralegal resource, serve as an escalation point for complex matters, and oversee outside counsel relationships to ensure efficient, high-quality legal support.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Active membership in good standing with the U.S. State Bar
• 10+ years of experience in corporate and securities law, including significant in-house public company reporting and governance experience
• 3+ years experience of people management experience, including coaching and career development
• Deep understanding of corporate governance, public company disclosure, and SEC/Nasdaq rules and regulations
• Comfort working on a lean legal team environment with a willingness to take on matters outside your core expertise, learn new areas of law, and pitch in where needed to support the business
• Strong business and legal judgment with the ability to make sound, risk-based decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental (high/low plans), and vision (Eyemed) insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
• Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions (a 3% total match).
• Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance for your peace of mind.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days throughout the year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to support you in expanding your family.
• Annual Lifestyle Stipend: A $1,000 USD annual Lifestyle Spending Account to spend on your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Work From Home Support: A one-time $550 USD stipend to set up your home office, plus a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet.
• Giving Back: 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually, plus a $100 annual match for your charitable donations.
• Additional Financial Perks: Access to pre-tax commuter benefits, subsidized child/eldercare (Care.com), discounted pet insurance (Figo), and no-cost personalized financial wellness support through Your Money Line.