Description:
Do you have deep expertise in corporate governance practices and securities laws, with the ability to lead a team and advise senior management? Are you interested in joining a diverse, forward-thinking organization where your legal skills and strategic insight directly influence company success? Then it's time to join An American Worldwide Financial Services Company as a Director, Managing Counsel, Corporate Governance.An American Worldwide Financial Services Company powers your pursuit.
As Director, Managing Counsel, Corporate Governance, you will lead legal support for corporate governance, corporate securities, and subsidiary administration. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and legal leadership, with exposure to the Board of Directors, ensuring compliance with securities laws and regulations while implementing pragmatic, business-focused governance practices.
Role Responsibilities:
Corporate Securities
- Oversee compliance with securities laws and regulations.
- Manage public company reporting requirements, including SEC filings (e.g., Proxy, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
- Oversee compliance with Section 16 reporting obligations (Forms 3, 4, 5), and manage the company's insider trading policy and reporting processes.
- Advise on equity and debt offerings, shareholder communications, and insider trading policies.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.
- Maintain and enhance corporate governance policies and procedures.
- Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on governance best practices.
- Prepare and review board and committee meeting materials.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on governance initiatives, shareholder engagement, investor day, annual meeting planning, and response strategies for shareholder proposals or activism.
- Oversee all aspects of subsidiary management in North America, including formation, maintenance, and dissolution.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for subsidiaries.
- Manage intercompany agreements and transactions.
- Coordinate and manage external subsidiary administrative support.
- Lead and mentor the team responsible for public company corporate governance and subsidiary administration.
- Manage budgeting, invoicing, and resource allocation to ensure effective operations.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including a strong background in corporate governance, corporate securities, and subsidiary administration.
- Exceptional knowledge of SEC regulations, SOX compliance, and corporate governance practices.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills that allow you to simplify complex topics and focus management attention on what matters most.
- Proven ability to work effectively with senior management and board level leaders.
- Forward looking to anticipate needs and opportunities, as well as areas for improvement, as well as big picture to ensure what is right for An American Worldwide Financial Services Company as a whole remains top of mind.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams, setting priorities, and overseeing budgets.
- Operates with the highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Experience in a public company preferred.
- M&A Experience a plus
