Senior Counsel, Corporate

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services.

The Legal Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, risk consultant, advocate, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation,policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join Snap Inc.!

What you’ll do:

Collaborate with the Corporate Legal team on matters including acquisitions, investments, strategic transactions, financings, securities, tax matters, and corporate governance.

Assist with potential acquisitions, perform due diligence reviews, draft, review and negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary agreements, and assist with post-closing integration and indemnification claims.

Review and evaluate potential investment transactions, draft, review, and negotiate equity and convertible debt agreements, and manage existing investments.

Assist with corporate finance, including capital markets matters, issuance of senior debt and convertible notes, debt repurchases/conversions, and stock repurchases.

Develop relationships across the company by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including executive team, finance, strategy, treasury, tax, accounting, people, stock administration, commercial, and investor relations.

Aid with securities law matters, including helping to prepare SEC filings such as registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

Assist with managing corporate governance and administration for Snap Inc. and its domestic and international subsidiaries, including overseeing international outside counsel, managing local filings, and administering corporate records.

Collaborate on creating and improving processes, agreements, and document templates, and implement new AI efficiency initiatives.

Advise clients on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to find practical and creative solutions to both legal and business problems.

Willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump right in to support the team.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude.

Ability to wear multiple hats, juggle projects, and find and implement the most impactful solution.

Ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to pivot quickly and think critically to support Snap's business goals.

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Effectively draw from your legal knowledge and creativity to craft the right document or structure.

Ability to use AI resources to drive accuracy and efficiency in daily work.

Minimum qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Active membership in at least one U.S. State bar.

8+ years of experience practicing corporate law in house or at a law firm.

Preferred qualifications:

8+ years of experience handling M&A, investment and financing transactions.

Significant practical experience leading strategic transactions, and negotiating and drafting relevant legal documents.

In-house experience at an internet, e-commerce, or technology company.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :

The base salary range for this position is $251,000-$377,000 annually.

Zone B :

The base salary range for this position is $238,000-$358,000 annually.

Zone C :

The base salary range for this position is $213,000-$320,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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