Vp, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate

Etsy

Brooklyn, New York, United States
Base: $322,000.00 - $418,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
In-office (regular presence required at etsy’s brooklyn office)
15+ years legal leadership experience
Public company securities law expertise
Board of directors advisory experience
Etsy is seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, to oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in securities law and corporate governance, particularly within a public company environment, and will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a key strategic partner to Etsy's executive leadership team and Board of Directors while overseeing all corporate secretary functions.
  • The successful candidate will lead global teams responsible for public company reporting, enterprise risk management, compliance programs, and employment-related legal strategies.
  • Candidates must demonstrate deep substantive domain expertise in public-company reporting and corporate governance alongside strong people management skills.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Etsy is seeking a Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, to oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in securities law and corporate governance, particularly within a public company environment, and will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

Salary

Base: $322,000.00 - $418,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance bonus and equity package eligible; Benefits: Competitive benefits supporting family included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years legal leadership experience
  • Public company securities law expertise
  • Board of Directors advisory experience
  • Enterprise risk management framework oversight
  • SEC reporting and NYSE compliance knowledge
  • Global corporate governance leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in e-commerce or tech sector
  • Familiarity with emerging AI tools
  • Strong business-first strategic mindset
  • Deep alignment with mission-driven culture
  • Ability to operate in ambiguous situations

Key Requirements

  • JD from accredited law school
  • Admission to state bar (NY preferred)
  • 15+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Eligible to work in-house in New York
  • Mix of major law firm and in-house experience

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in-house in New York

Sponsorship: available

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