Sr. Corporate Counsel

<p><strong>Senior Corporate Counsel</strong></p>

<p><strong>About Backblaze</strong></p>

<p>Backblaze is a public company that makes storing and using data astonishingly easy. When our founding team got together, they committed to helping people save their data. Today, the Backblaze Storage Cloud provides a foundational platform around the world for a broad community of developers, IT generalists, entrepreneurs, and individuals who seek the easy, affordable, trusted solutions we provide.</p>

<p>We have managed to nurture a team-oriented culture with amazingly low turnover. Our approach is guided by honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing the right thing. Our customers are happy, and so are our coworkers: in the most recent “Great Place to Work” survey, 97% of our team rated Backblaze as “a great place to work.” Check out what our employees are saying on Glassdoor!</p>

<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>

<p>We are seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities to own Backblaze’s public-company legal stack: SEC reporting, corporate governance, board and stockholder support, equity and Section 16 compliance, entity management, and corporate transactions. This role removes key-person risk on the securities and governance function and gives the public-company calendar a dedicated, senior owner.</p>

<p>The ideal candidate is a seasoned corporate and securities lawyer who is equally comfortable drafting a Form 10-K, running an annual meeting, advising the Board, and supporting M&A and corporate finance. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who thrives as the go-to expert on public-company matters in a lean, fast-moving legal team.</p>

<p>This role reports to the Head of Legal & Compliance and is fully remote (US-based).</p>

<p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>

<p><strong>Securities Reporting and Section 16 Compliance</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Prepare and review the company’s public company securities filings, including annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K.</li>

<li>Prepare and review the annual proxy statement and related proxy materials; manage annual stockholder meetings and related activities.</li>

<li>Help administer Section 16 compliance and compliance with corporate securities policies, including the Rule 10b5-1 plans program and the insider trading policy.</li>

<li>Provide support for equity-related matters and administration.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Corporate Governance and Board Support</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Develop, maintain, and revise corporate governance related policies and procedures.</li>

<li>Advise on corporate governance matters, including support in connection with preparations for Board of Directors, Board committee, and stockholder meetings.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Entity Management and International Governance</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Manage international corporate governance matters, including establishment of new subsidiaries and branches, compliance with relevant international, federal, and state laws, and ongoing corporate maintenance of domestic and foreign entities.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Risk Management</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Support the company’s risk management program, including periodic risk assessments and related risk compliance programs.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Corporate Transactions</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Oversee legal aspects of corporate transactional matters, including M&A, corporate finance, and other strategic transactions.</li>

<li>Structure, negotiate, and manage equipment lease and equipment financing arrangements, including sale-leasebacks, master lease agreements, and vendor financing facilities supporting capital equipment procurement.</li>

<li>Advise on corporate finance transactions, including debt financings, credit facilities, and other strategic capital-raising activities.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Regulatory Monitoring, AI, and Cross-Functional Partnership</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Stay abreast of, and advise on, regulatory and industry developments, including monitoring trends on corporate governance matters, securities laws, regulations, and best practices.</li>

<li>Apply AI tools to improve the efficiency and quality of drafting, filing preparation, disclosure review, and governance workflows, and help the function adopt emerging legal technology responsibly.</li>

<li>Partner effectively with outside counsel on various matters.</li>

<li>Collaborate on a cross-functional basis with other internal departments, including Finance and Accounting, Privacy, Compliance, Sales & Marketing, and leadership teams.</li>

<li>Other duties as required from time to time.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>The Right Fit</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Deep public-company securities and reporting experience, with the ability to independently own the 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy cycle.</li>

<li>Strong corporate governance background and experience supporting a Board of Directors and its committees.</li>

<li>Demonstrated expertise in Section 16, Rule 10b5-1, insider trading compliance, and equity administration areas.</li>

<li>Experience with M&A, corporate finance, and other strategic transactions.</li>

<li>Comfortable operating as the primary owner of the public-company stack in a lean team, with a high sense of ownership and sound, pragmatic judgment.</li>

<li>Fluency with AI, or a strong interest and demonstrated ability to build it, and comfort using AI tools to work more efficiently in a securities and governance context.</li>

<li>Clear, concise communicator who can translate complex securities and governance requirements into practical, business-focused advice.</li>

<li>Meticulous attention to detail and a strong track record of managing deadline-driven filing and governance calendars.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>J.D. degree and active U.S. bar membership in good standing.</li>

<li>10 or more years of relevant legal experience, including substantial public-company securities and corporate governance experience; a combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.</li>

<li>Deep working knowledge of federal securities laws and regulations (including Regulation FD) and applicable Nasdaq listing standards.</li>

<li>Demonstrated experience preparing SEC filings (Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and annual proxy statements, and managing annual stockholder meetings.</li>

<li>Experience advising on M&A, corporate finance, and entity management matters.</li>

<li>Familiarity with, or genuine willingness to develop fluency in, AI and its application to legal and governance work, and comfort using AI tools to work more efficiently.</li>

<li>In-house experience at a public technology or SaaS company is a plus.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Backblaze Perks</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Great healthcare benefits (100% healthcare premiums for family)</li>

<li>Competitive compensation</li>

<li>401K matching</li>

<li>RSU equity awards</li>

<li>Flexible vacation policy</li>

<li>Maternity & paternity leave</li>

<li>MacBook Pro to use for work plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation</li>

<li>Childcare bonus</li>

<li>Commuter benefits</li>

<li>Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance</li>

</ul>

<p>The base pay range for this position is <strong>$215,000 - $253,000</strong>.</p>

<p>At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That is why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries, but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. <strong>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></p>