Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities who is an exceptional legal strategist and a proactive business partner. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a leader who can not only manage our public company obligations but also drive efficiency and innovation in legal operations. You will be a key advisor to our senior leadership and Board of Directors, ensuring our corporate governance and transactions are executed with precision, speed, and strategic insight.

For anyone aspiring to become a General Counsel, this role offers unmatched visibility, strategic influence, and leadership opportunities — both within the legal department and across the company.

At Groupon, we combine the scale and resources of a global organization with the agility of a startup. We value curiosity, ownership, and collaboration — and we’re passionate about helping local businesses thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Own the legal portions of all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements) and ensure ongoing compliance with SEC and exchange requirements.

• Lead planning for the annual meeting of stockholders.

• Drive M&A, divestitures, strategic investments, corporate financings, and other complex corporate transactions from term sheet through closing.

• Negotiate and draft transaction agreements, disclosure documents, and corporate governance materials.

• Oversee Section 16 filings and related reporting obligations.

• Prepare and manage board and committee meeting materials in partnership with senior leadership.

• Manage global subsidiary governance, draft organizational documents, and maintain corporate records.

• Partner with Communications, Investor Relations, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax on cross-functional initiatives.

• Control Corporate & Securities legal budgets, manage law firm relationships, and approve related expenses.

Key Outcomes You'll Be Accountable For:

• Corporate & Securities Excellence: Ensure 100% on-time and accurate filing of all SEC documents, minimizing risk and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Strategic Transaction Velocity: Streamline the legal process for M&A and corporate transactions, reducing time to close by 15% through proactive diligence and negotiation.

• Board Governance Optimization: Implement systems to ensure all Board and committee materials are prepared and delivered at least 72 hours in advance of meetings, improving executive decision-making.

• Operational Efficiency: Partner with legal operations to automate routine tasks, such as subsidiary document management, to reduce administrative burden on the legal team by 25% within the first year.

What You'll Do to Achieve These Outcomes:

• Lead Securities Filings: Take ownership of all aspects of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), leading the legal review and drafting process.

• Drive Strategic Transactions: Manage the full lifecycle of corporate transactions from due diligence to post-closing integration.

• Partner with Leadership: Advise the Board of Directors, senior executives, and cross-functional teams on corporate governance and public company obligations.

• Champion Innovation: Identify and implement legal tech and AI solutions to automate routine tasks and enhance the efficiency of the legal department.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 4+ years’ securities and capital markets experience (in-house or at a law firm)

• Proven ability to independently manage complex filings and transactions

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely

• Collaborative mindset with a track record of building trust across functions

Preferred Candidate Background:

• Experience working directly with boards of directors and senior executives

• Exposure to global subsidiary governance

• History of mentoring junior colleagues or leading small teams

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• High-impact role with direct access to top leadership and the board

• Opportunity to shape the future of a global public company

• Entrepreneurial environment where your contributions are seen and valued

• Culture that celebrates curiosity, ownership, and results

Location: Chicago (Hybrid, 2 days in office)

Salary Range: $167,400.00 - $223,200.00 + bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401(k) Match, ESPP, Life and Disability Insurance, FSAs, and more

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds — the influence of a large public company and the energy of a nimble, entrepreneurial culture — we’d love to hear from you.

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Groupon is an AI-First CompanyWe’re committed to building smarter, faster, and more innovative ways of working—and AI plays a key role in how we get there. We encourage candidates to leverage AI tools during the hiring process where it adds value, and we’re always keen to hear how technology improves the way you work. If you’re passionate about AI or curious to explore how it can elevate your role—you’ll be right at home here.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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