Vice President, Corporate Governance, SEC & Compliance
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.
Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.
WHAT WE’LL NEED
Wingstop is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Governance, SEC & Compliance with extensive experience representing public companies for a highly visible role on the Company’s legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will assist with and/or manage a broad spectrum of corporate and transactional legal work, including: public-company SEC reporting activities; Nasdaq compliance activities; general corporate governance work; support for the Board of Directors; oversight of litigation, compliance, and enterprise risk functions; and collaboration with other members of the legal team on various strategic initiatives.
Assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings and public company disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 reporting, the annual proxy statement, and support the planning and execution of the annual meeting of stockholders.
Provide advice and counsel on Delaware corporate law, NASDAQ regulations, and general corporate governance matters.
Support corporate and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, while providing strategic oversight and leadership for litigation management, enterprise risk, and compliance programs.
Oversee active litigation matters and manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure alignment with the Company’s legal strategy and business objectives.
Support continuity and ongoing enhancement of the Company’s enterprise risk management and compliance programs, including maintaining and evolving existing compliance policies, processes, and controls.
Draft, review, and maintain Board and committee materials, meeting minutes, governance documents, corporate policies, and committee charters.
Assist in the management of the Company’s corporate subsidiaries and miscellaneous compliance matters.
Continuously improve yourself and the legal team by identifying and implementing improvements in processes, forms, and operations.
Respond promptly to requests from internal clients and summarize and communicate legal risks to allow internal teams to balance risk with the Company’s business objectives.
Keep informed of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the Company, and assist with the development of policies and training as needed.
Provide leadership on cross-functional teams, identify legal issues, and provide legal options/analysis of possible legal solutions, while interacting with external counsel,advisors, external vendors, and business partners.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or publicly traded company.
Extensive experience advising publicly traded companies on SEC reporting and disclosure obligations, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 reporting.
Deep knowledge of Delaware corporate law, Nasdaq listing standards, corporate governance practices, and Board/committee support responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors on governance, disclosure, strategic, and enterprise risk matters.
Experience overseeing litigation strategy and managing outside counsel across a variety of commercial, regulatory, employment, and operational matters.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and corporate compliance programs, including maintaining and enhancing policies, controls, and governance processes.
Proven ability to lead and develop legal professionals, including oversight of senior individual contributors and people leaders.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to executive leadership and non-legal stakeholders.
Restaurant, franchise, hospitality, retail, or consumer-facing industry experience preferred
WHO YOU ARE
No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.
You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.
You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.
You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.
You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.
BENEFITS
FLAVOR PERKS:
Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
One paid volunteer day of your choice
Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
Team member stock purchase plan
Health savings or flexible spending account options
401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
Pet insurance
Education Assistance
Wellness reimbursement program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:
Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
Discount on Wingstop gift cards
Onsite game room
Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.