We Are

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit AdvantageTM quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage and Advantage2™ systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. 

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many white papers. 

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow. 

About the role

We are seeking a corporate attorney with extensive securities and corporate governance experience in the context of a public company to join D-Wave’s Legal department. You’ll report to D-Wave’s General Counsel and will work closely with the other members of the executive team on the company’s compliance issues. You’ll play an important role in our corporate office, enabling our internal business teams and forming strong relationships throughout.

This role is fully remote, but the successful candidate must be in continental US.

What you'll do

• Advise the internal business teams on a variety of securities and corporate law matters, including public company reporting, securities compliance, disclosure matters, NYSE listing standards, corporate governance and other general corporate matters
• Prepare SEC filings and review SEC disclosures, including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K current reports and annual proxy statements
• Create policies, manage existing policies and implement training and compliance programs
• Meet with internal business teams to assess areas of non-compliance and address as needed
• Advise and provide support to the General Counsel on a wide variety of corporate matters including the annual meeting of stockholders and corporate policies
• Review and advise on press releases, the corporate website, investor presentations, and other external communications
• Oversee and advise on Section 16 filings, administration of 10b5-1 plans and insider trading
• Assist the Finance team with the management of the company’s equity incentive plan, including compliance and reporting
• Support the Legal team on other legal matters, as needed

About You

• Legal Skills: Admitted to the bar of a US State with a minimum of 5 years of experience with regulatory requirements and compliance issues for a public company
• Keen Curiosity: Excited about working in new areas of law and keeping abreast of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact D-Wave’s business
• Self-Motivated and Goal Oriented: Identify tasks and prioritize a high-volume workload with limited resources in a global, matrixed environment, balancing urgent priorities from multiple stakeholders to a high standard and on time with minimal supervision
• Relationship Building: Support internal customers by combining critical thinking skills, solid legal analysis, a high level of initiative and proactive approach to problem solving

Bonus points for

• Experience with M&A and financial transactions

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Inclusion

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

Our Compensation Philosophy is simple but powerful

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The base salary for this role is targeted between $170K - $300K USD per year. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level. 

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.