Corporate and Securities Counsel (3-6 years of exp.)

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About The Opportunity

Be the first of your friends to declare, “I love where I work!” and actually mean it. Laugh hard and work hard with some of the best and brightest in the tech industry.

Grubhub Holdings Inc. is the nation's leading online and mobile food-ordering company dedicated to connecting hungry diners with local takeout restaurants. The Grubhub Holdings Inc. portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, MenuPages and Allmenus. The company’s online and mobile ordering platforms allow diners to order directly from more than 45,000 takeout restaurants in over 1,100 U.S. cities and London. Every order is supported by the company’s 24/7 customer service teams. Grubhub has offices in Chicago, New York and London.

Grubhub is seeking a Corporate and Securities Counsel in our New York or Chicago office. You will devote time to corporate governance, SEC filings and reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8K, Proxy, Section 16) and insider trading programs and policies. The ideal candidate should be business-minded, understand business objectives and how to balance legal risks under tight deadlines. We have a small legal team so looking for a team player who is collaborative and yet comfortable making decisions and willing to do other legal work, including transactional work, employment work and litigation/claim oversight.  In this role you will report directly to the General Counsel.

 

Some Challenges You’ll Tackle
  • Oversee and advise management on compliance matters under SEC rules, NYSE listing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and other corporate governance rules and regulations
  • Review and/or prepare all SEC filings, including Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks, proxy statements and Section 16 filings
  • Advise management and board on executive compensation issues and matters related to the Company’s equity compensation plan
  • Assist the General Counsel with the Board function and other matters relating to corporate governance; maintain corporate records; oversee general corporate recordkeeping and subsidiary maintenance
  • Work on M and A, vendor agreements and other transactions
You Should Have
  • JD degree from top law school with strong academic credentials
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department
  • Working experience with corporate governance and securities
  • Member in good standing of the New York and/or Illinois state bar
  • Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice
  • Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously
  • Exceptional communication, analytical and writing skills
  • Must be a team player who is willing to pitch in where needed in a fast-paced, growing company
  • Ability and desire to work autonomously
  • Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented
  • Technology and/or e-commerce experience is a plus
And Of Course, Perks!
  • Unlimited paid vacation days. Choose how your time is spent
  • Never go hungry! We provide weekly Grubhub/Seamless credit
  • Regular in-office social events, including happy hours, wine tastings, karaoke, bingo with prizes and more
  • Company-Wide Initiatives encouraging innovation, continuous learning and cross-department connections


Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: DOL Poster. Grubhub is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.  

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
    • JavaLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • RubyLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • ReduxLibraries
    • Ruby on RailsFrameworks
    • SpringFrameworks
    • Google AnalyticsAnalytics
    • SQLAnalytics
    • AxureDesign
    • IllustratorDesign
    • SketchDesign
    • FigmaDesign
    • JIRAManagement
    • SalesforceCRM

Location

5 Bryant Park, 1065 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018

What are Grubhub Perks + Benefits

Grubhub Benefits Overview

PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.

Health and Wellness. Excellent medical benefits, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.

Competitive Pay. You’ll receive a competitive base salary with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission or RSUs (role-specific).

Learning and Career Growth. Your personal and professional development is a priority at Grubhub. We empower you to be a leader and grow your career through training, coaching and mentorship opportunities.

MealPerks. Get meals on us! Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.

Fun. Every Grubhub office has an employee-led Culture Crew that connects people through fun, meaningful events and initiatives like Wellness Wednesdays, Slack competitions and happy hours!

Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back. In 2021, the Grubhub Community Fund gave more than $25 million to over 23 charitable organizations.. Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Half Day Fridays! Grubhub has newly instituted half day Fridays where all employees are encouraged to end their Friday's at 1:00pm local time to get a head start to the weekend! Depending on certain business needs, some teams may implement a different schedule for this time off, but everyone gets to enjoy the perk!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Grubhub partners with many Non Profits through our “Donate the Change” program. Past examples include The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), Feed the Soul Foundation, and World Central Kit
Open door policy
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Certain roles within Grubhub are eligible to receive company equity.
Performance bonus
Certain roles within Grubhub are eligible for bonuses.
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Technology employees are eligible to receive up to $2,000 annually for continuing education opportunities such as conferences, bootcamps and events.
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available

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