Corporate Counsel, Executive Compensation & Corporate Governance

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions. Our Values: We Seek A Better Way : We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward. We Make It Happen : We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way. We Are Stronger Together : We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team. We Care Deeply : We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another. The Position: We are seeking an experienced employee benefits and executive compensation attorney to join the Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, Executive Compensation & Corporate Governance. This attorney will serve as a trusted advisor to the company's Human Resources and Executive Management teams on a wide range of matters relating to employee compensation and benefits, executive and director compensation, and ERISA compliance. The role will also provide legal guidance and support on related governance, tax, disclosure and regulatory issues, and will work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and senior leadership. What You'll Do: Executive & Director Compensation / Employee Benefits: Advise on the design, implementation, administration, and governance of employee compensation, health and welfare, and retirement benefit plans, including equity incentive plans, ESPPs, and deferred compensation arrangements. Provide legal support on executive and director compensation programs, including severance, change‑in‑control, and employment arrangements. Advise on 401(k) and welfare plan governance, fiduciary oversight, and related ERISA matters. Ensure compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable laws and regulations. Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments affecting compensation and benefits programs. Support M&A activity in close collaboration with Human Resources Public Company / Governance / Securities: Provide legal advice on compensation‑related disclosure and corporate governance matters, including the Company’s Annual Proxy Statement and annual shareholder meeting. Support Section 16 compliance, including preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4, and 5. Advise on insider trading compliance and review and administration of Rule 10b5‑1 trading plans. Assist with Nasdaq listing standards and corporate governance requirements. Advise on executive and equity compensation aspects of M&A activity. Supervise a paralegal supporting subsidiary management. Cross‑Functional Partnership Partner closely with Finance, Human Resources (including Total Rewards and Global Equity Plan Services), payroll, tax, treasury, and accounting on global equity incentive plans, executive compensation, and employee benefits matters. Keep key internal stakeholders informed of relevant legal, regulatory, and governance developments. Who You Are: Juris Doctor degree and in good standing to practice law in the applicable state. A combination of 8 years of relevant experience and education, including with a top-tier law firm, advising public companies on corporate, securities, executive compensation, and/or global equity incentive compensation matters. Sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a service‑oriented, collaborative approach. Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters in a