Director, Legal, Securities and Governance

About the Role

As Director, Legal - Securities and Governance, you’ll lead all aspects of Stitch Fix’s public company securities reporting and corporate governance obligations. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, your responsibilities will include external reporting and disclosures, board and committee governance, as well as managing the company’s stock plan manager. You’ll also regularly counsel internal business teams on the varied strategic and operational issues that arise when you’re part of a small legal team at an innovative, tech- and data science-enabled apparel retailer.

Our preference for this highly collaborative role is that you’d work in Stitch Fix’s downtown San Francisco, CA headquarters two or three days a week, with flexibility. Remote candidates will also be considered. If remote, this role would need to be in-person six or so times per year for business reasons, including earnings preparation and team meetings, so could be located in most parts of the US, though preferably in the Pacific time zone.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Be part of a collaborative in-house legal team that is directly involved in and dedicated to advancing the company’s strategic initiatives and operations
• Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, including registration statements, forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements (including shareholder proposals and proxy solicitations) and Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4 and 5
• Advise our investor relations team, CEO, and CFO on earnings, including earnings announcements, press releases, investor presentations, investor communications and other materials (including preparation of appropriate securities disclosure as necessary)
• Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, managing all corporate secretarial function matters, including preparation of notices, governance materials for board of directors and committee meetings, board minutes, resolutions and actions, and leading preparation for Stitch Fix’s annual shareholder meeting
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SEC and other securities-related regulatory requirements applicable to publicly-traded companies, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act and stock exchange listing standards, Regulation FD and insider trading
• Advise on corporate governance, executive compensation and related matters, as well as developing and adopting applicable corporate governance policies and procedures
• Lead capital markets and other strategic transactions, including providing support for M&A and corporate financing transactions
• Manage, work with, and learn from experienced outside corporate counsel
• Stay abreast of new and proposed corporate and securities laws, best practices, and trends and ensure compliance
• Develop and deliver employee trainings on securities law and related matters, such as Regulation FD and insider trading
• Manage the company’s subsidiaries
• Collaborate with the company’s Finance and Information Security teams to manage the company’s risk management program, and oversee the company’s insurance portfolio
• Manage outside litigation counsel for securities-related litigation matters
• Occasionally assist with relevant commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Perform other special assignments or projects as needed to support the business
• Join a company at the forefront of retail and technology, helping our clients discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look—and feel—their best.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a J.D., exceptional academic credentials, and at least eight years of relevant experience, including at least four years at a leading law firm as a securities and/or capital markets attorney, and significant time spent in-house in a corporate role at a public company listed on the NASDAQ or NYSE
• You bring a strategic and practical lens to difficult regulatory compliance questions and communicate your views effectively
• You have broad and deep expertise in corporate and U.S. securities laws, corporate governance and board governance matters, including best practices
• You have significant experience with coordination and timely filing of disclosure documentation with the SEC and stock exchanges
• You are familiar with public company accounting, tax and finance processes, terminology, systems, and issues, including a basic knowledge of financial statements and GAAP accounting
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including the abilities to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and build relationships across organizations and levels, including senior-level executives and members of the Board of Directors
• You are experienced with the use of company equity as compensation, including executive and non-executive equity compensation, and equity plan management
• You are located within commutable distance of Stitch Fix’s San Francisco, CA headquarters and able to work in the office two to three days per week, or, if not, are willing and able to travel six or so times per year for earnings, team meetings, or other business reasons
• You are admitted, active, and in good standing with the bar association of at least one US state

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.