GitLab - Senior Director, Associate General Counsel

• 8+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience, with substantial tenure leading corporate legal matters at a multinational, publicly traded technology company • J.D. or U.S. law degree equivalent with bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state • In-house public company experience with strong working knowledge of the '33 Act and '34 Act, and demonstrated experience managing SEC reporting and disclosure obligations • Proven success partnering across business units, including Finance, Stock Administration, Accounting, People, and Marketing, to resolve complex business and risk management issues while weighing non-legal variables such as culture, brand, communications, government relations, tax, and insurance • Experience advising executives and the board on corporate governance, securities, equity compensation, and M&A matters • Demonstrated fluency in applying AI tools to legal workflows, with a track record of driving adoption across a team rather than just individual use • Practical, creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting GitLab's interests • Proactive, dynamic, and results-driven leader with strong attention to detail and familiarity working across time zones and cultures • Outstanding interpersonal and executive communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across all business functions with a responsive, service-oriented attitude • Sound, practical business judgment and demonstrated ability to lead in a fully remote, asynchronous environment • The Corporate and Compliance Legal team partners with Finance, People, and the broader E-Group to support GitLab's obligations as a public company. You'll join and lead a globally distributed team that works asynchronously and closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on governance, securities compliance, equity administration, and M&A. Our focus includes maintaining rigorous public company processes, keeping pace with evolving securities and corporate law requirements, and strengthening enablement through clear documentation, training, and AI-supported workflows. • How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being • Flexible Paid Time Off • Team Member Resource Groups • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Growth and Development Fund • Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. • Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. • Country Hiring Guidelines: