Description:

JOB PURPOSE: Provide hands-on, proactive and results-focused support to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary on all matters relating to the SEC advisory and corporate secretarial functions for a U.S. public company, including corporate governance, securities filings, insider trading compliance, boardmeetings, proxy statements, annual meetings, disclosures, director compensation, subsidiary management, and related drafting, researching and record-keeping. Also support the Company's Ethics & Compliance program, corporate transactions and additional corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on leadership for the company's annual stockholders meeting, including the proxy statement, meeting logistics and annual D&O questionnaires.
Actively assist with Board of Directors meeting matters, including minutes, agendas, preparation of materials, coordinating with internal stakeholders and assembling/posting meeting books.
Partner with Human Resources to assist with cash and equity awards related to Director compensation and related compliance.
Review, maintain and recommend changes to Board Committee charters and other governance documents, manage Board annual self-evaluations and maintain updated investor relations website related to corporate governance.
Manage the process, including partnering with Human Resources, for Section 16 compliance/Form 4s and insider Edgar code maintenance and tracking equity transactions and stock ownership guideline compliance.
Serve as the primary support, along with the General Counsel, for the Company's insider trading policy compliance program.
Assist with various matters in connection with the company's earnings and other public disclosures and SEC filings.
Provide support and leadership for the Company's Ethics & Compliance program.
Maintain subsidiaries, resolutions, certificates and minute books and manage external vendors (CT Corporation)
Support the Company's intellectual property management processes, including to protect trademarks and copyrights.
Support corporate transactions as applicable.
Oversee the Company's relationship and engagement of its transfer agent.
Support various other corporate matters.
Organize and maintain hard copy and electronic legal and compliance records, calendars and other organizational systems with regard to all areas of responsibility.
Work collaboratively with key internal departments, including Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Payroll and Tax.
Conduct research and draft legal and other documentation as applicable.
Maintain competency through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments.
Assist with various other law department responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel

Job Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas
3-5+ years U.S. public company/corporate/SEC legal and regulatory experience
Significant in-house and/or law firm experience aligned with the key responsibilities of the position
Strong work ethic, self-motivation and professional commitment
Ability to work independently under general direction, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment
Effectively and professionally work with and help manage outside counsel, including expense management
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledgeable, or willing to learn, about legal technology to generate efficiencies, including AI tools
Excellent time management and follow-through skills with ability to prioritize work
Must be meticulous, collaborative, ethical and resourceful with high desire to continually learn and grow in the position
Attention to detail with strong organization and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to regularly handle sensitive internal information and maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to work in-office five days/week from the company's Plano, TX corporate office
Position may require periodic travel

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.