Senior Director, Sr. Corporate Counsel, M&A

Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Director, Sr. Corporate Counsel, M&A At Palo Alto Networks - everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one
before. These aren't easy goals to accomplish - but we're not here for easy. We're here
for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the
way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping
the future of cybersecurity as we are. Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We're changing the nature of work from benefits to learning, location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together. In this role, you will work on a broad range of M&A and corporate law matters. You are collaborative by nature and will work well with your primary clients which will include Corporate Development, Finance, Accounting, and Treasury. You value teamwork, and thrive in collegial, team-oriented environments. You have excellent language, written and oral, interpersonal skills. You work well under pressure, but you do not compromise on attention to details, ethics and quality of work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, which is why you will flourish here at Palo Alto Networks working alongside the dynamic legal team. This position will have high visibility reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Corporate. The Team The Legal team at Palo Alto Networks is a dynamic team that impacts all go-to-market aspects of the business every day. The team is immersed on developing new programs and evolving existing ones to scale across Palo Alto Networks' entire technology portfolio. You will work closely with teams from other departments to immerse yourself in the ins and outs of our business to support it from a legal perspective. Our legal team is an essential resource on a global basis, impacting and driving our products and services. You're passionate about legalities in a way that drives solutions. You think creatively on the legal team, but with a higher purpose, driven by
our mission to protect our digital lives. Your Impact

• Support for the Legal Department's role in mergers and acquisitions, investment activity, and other strategic transactions
• Lead all aspects of M&A and investment legal activities in coordination with other key company stakeholders
• Post-closing integration support and coordination
• Support in connection with governance, capital markets, and other related corporate matters
• Support in the preparation of the company's '34 Act filings as needed
• Lead outside counsel on a variety of matters as needed
• Handle special projects as requested Your Experience
  • Must be a lawyer qualified to practice in at least one U.S. state and have a law degree from a reputable law school
  • Minimum 7-10 years' experience practicing as an attorney with a national law firm or public company legal department
  • Experience with cybersecurity or software companies preferred
  • Significant experience in playing a leading role in M&A transactions
  • Experience with reviewing and assisting in the preparation of public company '34 Act filings preferred
  • Familiarity advising on governance-related matters, including stock exchange requirements and interactions with proxy advisory firms
  • Working knowledge of executive compensation arrangements and equity plans as pertains to M&A
  • Working knowledge of activism and corporateB preparedness
  • Periodic travel may be required
  • Residency in Northern California preferred Our Commitment We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at -accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As many parents and caregivers have experienced throughout the pandemic, the juggle between caring for children and delivering against expectations has shown up every day. Within my first 3 months, there were 2 instances where our youngest son needed to quarantine at home due to a COVID-19 outbreak in his classroom. One of the things I really like about this company is that there's a strong emphasis on individual development plans to help employees determine where they want to be and what steps they ought to take to get there. This is an environment where we are truly encouraged to figure out where our interests lie and explore them. As many parents and caregivers have experienced throughout the pandemic, the juggle between caring for children and delivering against expectations has shown up every day. Within my first 3 months, there were 2 instances where our youngest son needed to quarantine at home due to a COVID-19 outbreak in his classroom. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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