Senior Director, Associate General Counsel @GitLab

Overview

GitLab is seeking a Senior Director, Associate General Counsel to lead the corporate and compliance legal function. This remote role requires a seasoned legal leader with experience in public companies, aligning legal priorities with business objectives and managing complex governance issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term strategy for GitLab's corporate and compliance legal function.
• Serve as a primary legal executive partner to the CFO and People leadership on corporate governance and securities matters.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of corporate attorneys and paralegals.
• Advise on and maintain templates, policies, and processes for corporate law matters.
• Manage GitLab's SEC reporting and disclosure obligations.
• Lead legal support for equity plan administration and monitor legal risk changes.
• Champion AI-enabled legal workflows within the corporate legal team.
• Manage outside counsel relationships across corporate, securities, and M&A matters.
• Influence decisions on cross-functional initiatives involving Legal, Finance, People, and Investor Relations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience, ideally at a multinational, publicly traded technology company.
• J.D. or equivalent legal degree with bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• In-house public company experience with knowledge of the '33 Act and '34 Act.
• Proven success in partnering across business units to resolve legal and non-legal issues.
• Experience advising executives on corporate governance, securities, equity compensation, and M&A.
• Demonstrated fluency in applying AI tools to legal workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Benefits

• Benefits to support health, finances, and well-being.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and Development Fund.
• Parental Leave.

Location

Remote, United States

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and allow recruiters to assess their application.