About this role
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
An overview of this role
As Lead Legal Counsel, Corporate, you'll own securities, public company reporting, and corporate governance work for GitLab, a growing public technology company. You'll join the Legal Corporate Affairs (LACA) team as a senior individual contributor, reporting to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate Compliance.
You'll bring a strong securities law foundation and a broad corporate perspective to a small team. Your work will span quarterly reporting and earnings, the annual proxy statement and stockholders meeting, board and committee matters, equity plans, and subsidiary governance. You'll also support mergers and acquisitions (M A) and other strategic initiatives.
You'll work closely with Accounting, Corporate Development, Finance, Investor Relations, People, Product, Stock Administration, Tax, and Treasury. You'll translate complex legal issues into clear recommendations, build trust across functions, and balance legal risk with business objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Own securities and public company reporting matters, working with internal stakeholders and external auditors on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, quarterly reports, earnings releases, the annual proxy statement, investor presentations, and other public disclosures.
- Advise on corporate governance, including board and committee processes, the annual stockholders meeting, corporate approvals, equity plan matters, executive compensation, and related compliance requirements.
- Provide legal guidance on complex entity matters across jurisdictions, including formation, maintenance, reo
Posted 9 October 2026