Description:

The Senior Corporate Counsel will report to and work closely with the General Counsel to advise the company on corporate governance matters, ensure compliance with securities laws and stock exchange regulations, and support the board of directors and executive leadership on governance best practices. This role will also advise on M&A transactions, provide legal support on post-close integration and negotiate client contracts for transaction advisory engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise on securities law, NASDAQ listing standards and corporate governance matters, staying ahead of evolving legal requirements.
Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and post-closing integration.
Oversee SEC reporting, including proxy statements, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Forms 3/4/5.
Support board and committee operations, including preparation of materials, corporate governance guidelines and committee charters.
Oversee corporate records and subsidiary governance, ensuring timely filings for compliance and domestic international entities.
Support shareholder engagement and annual meeting preparation
Advise on investor relations matters, including earnings announcements, press releases, and investor communications.
Provide legal support for transaction advisory engagements and contracts.
Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and an understanding of A Management Consulting Firm's businesses.

Qualifications & Experiences:

5-10 years of experience in corporate governance, M&A, and securities law, primarily with a leading law firm. In-house experience a plus but not required.
Expertise in SEC and NASDAQ compliance, corporate governance trends, and public company reporting requirements.
Proven ability to draft and negotiate M&A agreements to support commercial growth while taking a pragmatic approach to risk management.
Strong ability to manage outside counsel effectively and cost-efficiently.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels of the organization and among various stakeholder groups.
Highly motivated, strategic, detail-oriented with the ability to make timely and informed decisions under time constrained and/or high-pressure situations.
Desire to be challenged and grow professionally.
Ability to work quickly and independently, with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, board portal software (e.g., Diligent), and legal entity management tools. Comfort with AI enabled tools is a plus.
J.D. and active bar membership.