Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We're big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.
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The Legal Department provides core legal support to all Dolby functions, runs several IP-centric businesses, and leads government relations.
Dolby is seeking a corporate attorney to support a wide range of corporate, securities, M&A, and corporate governance activities. The Corporate Counsel will be exposed to a variety of legal and business matters.
Role and Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage Dolby's strategic investments in other entities and M&A transactions from letter of intent to closing, and support the integration of acquired entities
- Work collaboratively with the finance, people, real estate, stock administration, and other cross-functional teams on a variety of matters
- Assist with the company's NYSE submissions and SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, risk factors, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 reporting
- Support the preparation of board and committee meeting materials and minutes and provide general board and committee support
- Provide practical, actionable advice and strategic support to executives and employees on a variety of corporate and securities matters
- Advise on investor relations and corporate communications matters, including review of earnings announcements, earnings scripts, press releases, investor presentations, investor communications, public announcements, internal communications, and other materials
- Manage real estate transactions
- Manage and oversee the governance and administration of global corporate subsidiaries
- Monitor, track, and advise on potential impacts of new and proposed corporate and securities laws to ensure continued compliance
- Stay up-to-date on governance trends, general legal issues and best practices, and recommend changes to Dolby's programs or policies if advisable
- JD from top tier law school with excellent academic credentials and California bar membership (or qualified to register as in house counsel)
- Minimum of 4-6 years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience
- Must have experience (i) leading and managing all facets of M&A transactions, (ii) advising management and stakeholders on transaction structures and risks, and (iii) partnering with external legal counsel as needed to optimize transaction execution
- Experience with SEC rules, regulations and compliance, including periodic reporting requirements, Regulation FD, and Regulation G, is a plus
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple matters simultaneously and to prioritize effectively
- Evaluate issues from legal and business perspectives with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and to work across functions and teams
- Excellent written, oral and negotiation communication skills
Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.