Description:

Corporate Securities CounselLocation: Flexible (in-person where Oracle has offices, fully remote, or hybrid

The team:
The Corporate, Securities and Acquisitions Group within Oracle's legal department is responsible for all legal affairs relating to the Board of Directors and its committees, corporate governance, periodic SEC reporting, securities matters, Oracle's global corporate structure and Oracle's mergers and acquisitions program, among other duties.

You will join a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. This position is best suited for someone who can manage a variety of tasks, evaluate alternatives quickly and provide meaningful and prudent assistance and support to internal executive-level clients.

Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Board and Committee Matters: Assist with supporting Oracle's Board of Directors and Board committees, including preparation of agendas, minutes, presentation materials and legal updates. Update committee charters and be familiar with NYSE rules regarding board independence and committee functions.
  • Annual Stockholders' Meeting: Provide support for Oracle's Annual Stockholders Meeting by drafting the annual proxy statement and all related materials, including opposition statements (as necessary), director and officer questionnaires and meeting scripts.
  • SEC Reporting/Securities: Assist with Oracle's compliance with U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, including the preparation of Oracle's periodic reports (10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, etc.), and Section 16 filings. Assist in responding to SEC inquiries and comment letters.
  • Company Policies: Remain current with best practices for Oracle's code of conduct, insider trading policy, stock ownership guidelines, 10b5-1 plan guidelines and other internal corporate policies.
  • Corporate Finance: Assist with Oracle's financing transactions and work with the Oracle Treasury department on a variety of debt financings and other related matters.
  • Executive Compensation and Global Equity Compliance Matters: Assist with legal/compliance matters related to Oracle's executive compensation program and global employee equity program.

Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will:
  • Hold a law degree from a top-tier school and be licensed in good standing to practice law in the US.
  • Have at least 5 years of corporate governance and securities law compliance experience at a top law firm.
  • Have some familiarity with mergers and acquisitions. This is not an M&A role but acquisitions often present governance and integration challenges that need to be addressed.
  • Be a "problem-solver," and not just an “issue-spotter."
  • Demonstrate good judgment and integrity.
  • Have a professional demeanor and maturity to interact with senior executives and Board members.