Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary to join its legal and compliance team at the company's headquarters in Long Beach, California. This role is pivotal in supporting the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, providing strategic legal advice to senior management, and overseeing critical legal functions for a publicly traded company. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance and supporting Rocket Lab's growth and innovation in the aerospace industry.
The Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary will manage corporate governance and securities matters, acting as the lead attorney for capital market activities and mergers and acquisitions transactions. Key responsibilities include leading legal reviews and assisting with the preparation of annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements, and other public disclosures in compliance with SEC regulations and NASDAQ listing requirements. The role also involves providing guidance on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, Regulation FD, insider trading policies, and 10b5-1 plans, as well as advising on corporate governance matters such as board and committee issues, director independence, and executive compensation.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar or be a Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC). A minimum of 12 years of legal experience is required, with proven experience as in-house counsel for a publicly traded company or at a top-tier law firm. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, adaptability to fast-paced changes, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and experience in securities law compliance and navigating complex corporate structures and transactions.
Rocket Lab offers a competitive base salary ranging from $275,000 to $320,000, determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, an onsite gym, and other discounts.
Joining Rocket Lab means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to unlocking the potential of space to improve life on Earth. The company fosters a culture of hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, and grit. Employees thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and focus on delivering results, all while supporting each other and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.