Senior Associate General Counsel (SEC & Corpora...

The Senior Associate General Counsel (SEC & Corporate) is primarily responsible for advising on securities laws and reporting/disclosure obligations, assisting with corporate governance, secretarial and policy matters, and negotiating complex commercial and corporate transactions (including M&A as applicable). The Associate General Counsel (SEC & Corporate) has a strong corporate and securities law background, especially in the areas of corporate governance, SEC reporting and M&A transactions.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Public Company Reporting/Securities Law

• Advise on securities reporting and disclosure matters, including advising on compliance with the SEC and NYSE rules
• Assist with the review and drafting of SEC filings including Forms 10-Q,10-K and 8-K, annual proxy statements and Section 16 reporting
• Experience in public company executive compensation practices and proxy advisory firms

General Corporate/Corporate Governance

• Provide knowledgeable advice on Delaware corporate law and training on corporate governance, compliance and ethics matters
• Support the corporate secretary function in the review, preparation and revision of various documents for Board and Committee meetings

Transactional

• Assist with the review, preparation, and negotiation of documents for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, financings, and other complex transactions
• Draft, review and revise major commercial contracts and other strategic agreements

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 1-2 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant experience, with at least 4-5 years in private practice and 4-5 years in 1 or 2 relevant in-house roles
• Must be a licensed attorney from an accredited law school with good credentials and stable work history OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Degrees, Certificates and Licenses: Active bar state admission; Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Other Required Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web proficiency
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to manage fast-paced workload and add value to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-sufficient person who shows project ownership and enjoys working across departments.
• Commitment to an “above and beyond” level of service at all times.
• Analyze complex transactions on a timely basis and to memorialize necessary business and legal terms in well-developed agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively resolve complex legal issues in a manner that fosters business interests and advances company goals.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, & Washington D.C.