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At Forge (NYSE: FRGE), we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market, our vision is to deliver a richer future for everyone. We live that vision through our values of being bold, accountable, and humble. We experience the value that our vision brings to the world every day, helping the teams behind the greatest innovations of our generation, from space travel to artificial intelligence, and more.

With liquidity solutions, exclusive data and insights, a custody offering, and a vibrant marketplace, Forge's goal is to build the best-in-class technology infrastructure to power a global private market that is transparent, accessible, and seamless for companies, their employees, and investors. Through Forge, employees can sell their private shares, employers can reward shareholders with pre-IPO liquidity and individual and institutional investors can participate in private unicorn growth.

Forge's differentiated global marketplace addresses rising demand among individual and institutional investors for exposure to private company stocks and is building a growing network effect.

Our ability to offer these powerful financial solutions has generated incredible interest from investors, demand from customers, and a need to grow our team to meet the needs of more companies, teams, and innovators in this way.

The Role:

Forge is seeking a public company attorney with 6-8 years' experience to join its growing legal team. As key member of the legal team and a subject matter expert, this role will counsel Forge on all public company matters and assist on corporate, securities, and governance matters. Candidate should have experience advising public companies on a wide variety of securities law compliance, corporate governance, and the listing requirements of the NYSE. Candidate must also have solid understanding of U.S. securities laws and a demonstrated interest in public company advisory and best practices.

Location: San Francisco, CA: Must be able to work in our San Francisco, CA office 2-3 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Advise Forge's executive leadership team, board of directors, and board committees on a wide range of matters, including SEC and stock exchange reporting and disclosure requirements, corporate governance best practices, and investor relations matters.
• Lead NYSE submissions and SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements.
• Oversee Forge's annual stockholder meeting and preparation of related materials.
• Manage Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation of board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and minutes as corporate secretary.
• Provide legal advice and support in connection with stock plans, director and executive compensation, insider trading policies, and Rule 10b5-1 plans.
• Manage all Forge equity matters and work closely with Forge's stock administrator.
• Partner with other internal Forge departments, including finance/accounting, marketing, equity, people, and operations teams.
• Liaise with and oversee outside counsel as needed.
  
  

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law (preferably CA or NY).
• Top academic and professional credentials.
• 6-8 years of experience – ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in house experience.
• Deep understanding of U.S. securities laws and NYSE rules and requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time-sensitive matters, and be responsive.
• Comfortable with articulating legal concepts to non-legal audiences in a concise and business-facing manner.
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters independently and a willingness to learn and provide support to other areas as needed.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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