Job Title:

Director, Securities & Corporate Governance

Requisition ID:

R019555

Job Description:

Job Title: Director, Securities & Corporate Governance

Reporting To: Sr. Director, Corporate and Securities

Department: Legal

Location: REMOTE

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Your Mission

• Ensure compliance with federal securities laws and Nasdaq listing requirements
• Review annual and quarterly SEC filings prepared by Company’s external reporting team
• Draft/review other SEC filings (proxy statements, Forms 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, conflict minerals report)
• Supervise annual shareholder meetings and facilitating the relationship between the organization and its shareholders
• Review earnings releases and other investor materials prepared by Company’s investor relations team
• Prepare materials for, and minutes of, Board and Board committee meetings
• Assist with scheduling Board and Board committee meetings and assembling and disseminating Board and Board committee materials
• Support general corporate governance (e.g., advising with respect to Delaware corporate law, charter and bylaw provisions, independence and related party transactions matters, and Board committee charters)
• Ensure compliance with corporate law requirements for Company and its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries and supervise and support formation, governance, maintenance and dissolution of, and internal reorganization transactions involving, U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries
• Support the office of the Corporate Secretary
• Support Company’s financial reporting, treasury, investor relations, stock administration and executive compensation teams
• Support transactional matters (e.g., acquisitions)

Player Profile

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to California State Bar or willingness and qualifications to be “Registered In-House Counsel”
• 10 + years as a practicing lawyer at a reputable law firm and/or in-house department and excellent academic credentials
• Solid understanding and extensive experience with Securities Act, Exchange Act and Nasdaq listing requirements
• Experience with the Delaware General Corporation Law
• Experience with corporate governance, entity formation, and equity issuances under stock incentive plans
• Familiarity with executive compensation matters encompassed in proxy statement disclosure
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal and concepts concisely and effectively to non-lawyers
• Highly organized, with appropriate time-management skills to multi-task and work quickly and collaboratively
• Bonus points for experience with M&A and/or corporate finance transactions

COVID-19 Hiring Update

This role is anticipated to be assigned as a hybrid work model position, with some work on-site at an Activision Blizzard office and some work remote

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet.

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $154,100.00 - $285,084.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.