Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Chicago (35 W. Wacker Dr.)

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.

We’re on a radical journey to transform our business with a relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we 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.

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.

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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 Company. We’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.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. Learn more about the world’s largest local e‑commerce marketplace on our website and discover our commitment to DEI.

As set forth in Groupon’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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