VAST Data

About VAST DataVAST Data is the AI data platform company built for the era of deep learning. We are breaking the decades-long tradeoff between storage performance and capacity, providing the world's largest enterprises with a unified data platform that is faster, more scalable, and more affordable than anything that has come before. As we continue to scale globally and prepare for our next chapter, we are looking for a strategic, high-velocity legal leader to build our corporate function from the ground up.The RoleAs the Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, you will be the "legal architect" for VAST’s corporate infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CLO, you will own the corporate roadmap— strategic capital transactions, IPO readiness, equity administration and cap table management, ;international expansion, governance structuring, etc. You are a legal athlete: equally comfortable debating tax nexus with the Finance team, drafting Board resolutions for the CEO, or navigating the complexities of international HR as we enter new markets.What You’ll Do1. Build the Corporate Engine & IPO ReadinessDesign and implement a best-in-class corporate governance framework to transition VAST from a late-stage private company to a public-market-ready enterprise.Manage legal workstreams that identify and manage risk and prepare us for future diligence events.Own the Board of Directors and Committee process: collaborate with the CLO and CEO on agendas, draft minutes, and manage board prep.2. Strategic Transactions & Capital MarketsAct as the lead legal counsel for all M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments.Manage the full deal lifecycle: from NDAs and due diligence to definitive agreement negotiation and post-closing.Support the CFO/CLO on capital markets activities, including future financing rounds, secondary offerings, and debt facilities.3. Global Expansion & Subsidiary GovernancePartner with Finance and Tax to lead VAST’s international expansion, including entity formation, intercompany agreements, and local regulatory compliance across EMEA, APJ, and beyond.Manage the corporate governance and annual compliance for all global subsidiaries and affiliates.4. Generalist Leadership: Tax, HR & EquityServe as a trusted advisor to the People (HR) team on executive compensation, global equity incentive plans (including tax implications), and sensitive employment matters.Partner with Finance on tax structuring, insurance programs, and corporate audits.Build and scale "Legal Ops" processes, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency. View More