Corporate Counsel, Executive Compensation & Corporate Governance

We are seeking an experienced employee benefits and executive compensation attorney to join the Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, Executive Compensation & Corporate Governance. This attorney will serve as a trusted advisor to the company's Human Resources and Executive Management teams on a wide range of matters relating to employee compensation and benefits, executive and director compensation, and ERISA compliance. The role will also provide legal guidance and support on related governance, tax, disclosure and regulatory issues, and will work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and senior leadership.

• Provide legal advice on compensation‑related disclosure and corporate governance matters, including the Company’s Annual Proxy Statement and annual shareholder meeting.
• Support Section 16 compliance, including preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5.
• Advise on insider trading compliance and review and administration of Rule 10b5‑1 trading plans.
• Assist with Nasdaq listing standards and corporate governance requirements.
• Advise on executive and equity compensation aspects of M&A activity.
• Supervise a paralegal supporting subsidiary management.

• Partner closely with Finance, Human Resources (including Total Rewards and Global Equity Plan Services), payroll, tax, treasury, and accounting on global equity incentive plans, executive compensation, and employee benefits matters.
• Keep key internal stakeholders informed of relevant legal, regulatory, and governance developments.

• Juris Doctor degree and in good standing to practice law in the applicable state. A combination of 8 years of relevant experience and education, including with a top-tier law firm, advising public companies on corporate, securities, executive compensation, and/or global equity incentive compensation matters.
• Sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a service‑oriented, collaborative approach.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to balance legal risk with practical business considerations.
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and a desire to continuously learn and grow while working across a variety of legal issues.
• Strong project management skills and a reputation for responsiveness and follow‑through.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.
• You are a good business partner and a good human. 

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For candidates based in our San Diego office, the salary (or hourly range is $210k - $225k.

For candidates based in our South San Francisco office, the salary or hourly range is $220k - $250k.

For candidates working remote (US), the salary or hourly range is $200k - $220k.

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work^® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice

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