Senior Counsel, Securities & Finance

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Provide strategic legal support on securities compliance, corporate finance, and governance while collaborating with diverse teams in a high-growth technology environment.

EverQuote, Inc., a fast-growing technology company, is seeking a Senior Counsel, Securities and Finance to join our legal team. This role will provide strategic legal support on securities compliance, corporate finance, governance, and subsidiary management. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, has strong judgment, and brings a low-ego, team-first mindset. The job description below is a summary of the role’s typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks and duties. 

This is a hybrid role that requires being in office several days a week.
 
The base salary range for this full-time hybrid position is $178,500-$293,000. Starting salaries will generally be in the lower part of the salary range provided. Employees, depending on their specific role, level and responsibilities, may be eligible to participate in company variable compensation or equity programs.
 
What you’ll do:
  • Provide legal advice on public company securities law matters, including SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, and investor communications.
  • Support capital markets activity including equity and debt offerings, credit facilities, and strategic financing transactions.
  • Oversee compliance with Nasdaq listing standards and maintain disclosure controls and procedures.
  • Advise on insider trading compliance, Section 16 filings, and Regulation FD matters.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations on earnings releases, guidance, and investor disclosures.
  • Manage and maintain global corporate entity records, including board resolutions, annual filings, and governance documentation.
  • Oversee subsidiary governance and ensure compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.
  • Provide support for board and committee governance, including materials, minutes, and charters.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and provide proactive guidance on evolving requirements.
  • Collaborate with external counsel and manage outside legal resources as needed.
  • Support M&A and strategic investment transactions, including diligence, disclosure, and integration planning.

Who you are:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 10-15 years of legal experience, including both top-tier law firm and in-house public company experience, ideally in the tech sector.
  • Deep expertise in U.S. securities laws (Securities Act, Exchange Act), corporate finance, and entity governance.
  • Proven ability to manage subsidiary governance and compliance programs.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across diverse teams.
  • Collaborative, team-first mindset with low ego and a strong work ethic.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision-making skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex problems in a fast-paced setting with teams in multiple states and international locations.

Preferred:

  • Prior successful experience working in a high growth environment, preferably in the technology industry.
  • Knowledge of disclosure frameworks and emerging regulations.
  • Familiarity with high-growth tech businesses.

About EverQuote

EverQuote operates a leading online marketplace for insurance shopping, connecting consumers with insurance provider customers, which includes both carriers and agents. Our vision is to be the leading growth partner for property and casualty, or P&C, insurance providers. Our results-driven marketplace, powered by our proprietary data and technology platform, is improving the way insurance providers attract and connect with consumers shopping for insurance.

For more information, visit https://investors.everquote.com and follow on LinkedIn.

We're on a mission to empower our customers to better protect life's most important assets - their family, property, and future. EverQuote (Nasdaq: EVER) makes insurance shopping easy, efficient and personal, saving consumers and insurance providers time and money.  We operate the largest online marketplace for insurance shopping in the United States. Our goal is to reshape insurance shopping for consumers and improve the way insurance providers attract and connect with customers as insurance shopping continues to shift online.  

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