SVP, Securities, Corporate and Governance

Job Description

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

The Role

BuzzFeed's Legal and Business Affairs Department is looking for a Senior Vice President of Securities, Corporate and Governance , to advise the executive team on corporate strategy, SEC requirements and corporate governance. This role will advise investor relations, corporate communications, and corporate financial reporting functions on disclosure and securities matters, and review press releases, investor presentations and management presentations, including the review of all earnings releases and related scripts. The SVP will report directly to BuzzFeed's Chief Legal Officer, and will supervise one attorney and a Legal Operations and Administration team member.

You Will

• Provide counsel to BuzzFeed's leadership team to drive strategic business and legal initiatives across all aspects of our growing business including finance and corporate development.
• Advise executive team on legal strategy, SEC requirements and corporate governance.
• Prepare, review and manage SEC filings, including periodic and annual report, proxy materials and Section 16 filings, and stock exchange compliance
• Support the corporate secretary function - draft corporate governance materials, including resolutions, minutes, and other materials for meetings of the board and its committees.
• Provide legal oversight of quarterly earnings and investor relations related disclosures
• Advise investor relations, corporate communications, and corporate financial reporting functions on disclosure and securities matters. Prepare and review press releases, investor presentations and management presentations, including the review of all earnings releases and related scripts.
• Assist with all equity and debt financings and provide legal support to the treasury function.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of M&A transaction agreements and manage all legal aspects of acquisition or disposition transactions.
• Collaborate with the legal team on the design and implementation of policies, procedures and controls required for corporate legal compliance, including corporate governance programs

You Have

• 15+ years of experience in US Securities (both SEC reporting and transactions) and M&A; corporate law experience within a top nationally recognized law firm required. In-house experience at a fast-paced company preferred.
• BA/BS and JD required; Active membership in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction
• Deep knowledge of and extensive experience in corporate governance best practices for public companies, Securities Act, Exchange Act and Nasdaq listing requirements.
• Experience with the Delaware General Corporation Law
• Experience with corporate governance, entity formation, and equity issuances under stock incentive plans. Familiarity with executive compensation matters encompassed in proxy statement disclosure
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain complex legal concepts concisely and effectively to non-lawyers
• Proactive self-starter; bias for action
• Highly organized with superior time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities often under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated thought leader with strong organizational skills and business judgment with ability to build and maintain strong cross functional working relationships

The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world

Compensation & Benefits:

• This position will be eligible for a competitive year end performance bonus & equity package
• Full medical, dental, vision package to fit your needs
• Flexible vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
• Retirement plan with company match (401K)

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.