Senior Securities Counsel

EquipmentShare is searching for a Securities Counsel for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our Legal team as the department continues to grow. This position can be remote in the United States.

About EquipmentShare

EquipmentShare is dedicated to creating a connected jobsite for the modern contractor. We deliver user-friendly technology solutions that help contractors maximize their equipment uptime, reduce risk exposure and increase productivity. EquipmentShare's product offerings include an improved equipment rental experience, fleet tracking and asset management software, hardware security solutions and predictive service and maintenance applications.

EquipmentShare is the fastest-growing, independently owned construction equipment rental company in the country. We serve dozens of markets across the U.S. and are on track to create a national footprint in every major market in the country by the end of 2023. Our branch locations are equipped with a broad range of construction equipment, ranging from 150-foot telescopic booms to 120,000-lb. track excavators.

EquipmentShare's rapid growth goes beyond meeting a demand for equipment rentals in booming new markets. Instead, our mission begins with our rental product, and it's a testimony to our ability to improve industry standards and better serve the customer. Our expansion and customer retention is a validation of strong contractor demand for the smart jobsite technology we've built into our rental fleet. And it's just the beginning of our journey to establishing a global presence.

People First Team Mission  

We enable EquipmentShare to attract & hire, engage & develop, and retain world-class talent who deliver exceptional customer service and change the way construction does business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, review and revise legal documents including stock transfer agreements, contracts, policies, and procedures
• Prepare contracts and agreements governing equity-based compensation
• Assist in the preparation and review of any SEC filings
• Advise on investor relations matters
• Support private and public capital markets transactions
• Prepare Board resolutions, shareholder consents, waivers and related materials
• Conduct and coordinate legal research with a focus on state and federal securities laws, and research involving corporate governance matters, with an emphasis on Delaware law 
• Coordinate shareholder meetings
• Prepare legal memoranda, summaries, charts, and other deliverables 
• Work on multiple, time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment
• Advise internal business clients on strategies to address client needs
• Assist the Legal Department's efforts in the creation, implementation and refinement of forms, processes, policies and procedures to create efficiencies and cost savings
• Anticipate, propose, and drive solutions for a range of legal and business issues

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.
• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).
• State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.
• Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year. 
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education. 

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that's long been resistant to change. 

Skills & Qualifications 

• Requires J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in state where reside 
• At least 6 years of substantive legal experience, preferably 3+ years in-house
• Experience with SEC reporting and securities law compliance; ideally experience dealing with the SEC and state securities regulators 
• Experience with IPO process and preparation
• Proactive work ethic demonstrating initiative 
• Experience with and understanding of documents governing equity-based financing and investor rights
• Ability to read and understand financial data
• Strong corporate governance skills 
• Familiarity with and understanding of equity-based compensation
• Familiarity with SEC Edgar databases
• Experience with M&A transactions preferred
• Highly proficient computer skills, including ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced work environment with very detailed information and maintain a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to organize, coordinate, manage self and time effectively, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
• Experience drafting policies, procedures, memoranda
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and persuasively with employees, managers, and the public, both verbally and in writing
• Self-directed and able to learn and work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Adaptable to growth and changes in organization, role, and systems
• Preference to candidates located in or willing to relocate to Columbia, MO, however, remote-based candidates will be considered.

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.