Description:
Inspire Brands is seeking a Vice President - Securities & Corporate Governance Counsel to lead the company's legal strategy and execution across securities law and corporate governance, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding the company through capital markets activity.Responsibilities:
Securities & Capital Markets
- Draft, and lead all legal aspects of, registration statements, offering materials, disclosure documents, working closely with investor relations, external counsel, investment bankers, and auditors
- Advise on public and private financing transactions and other capital market activities
- Provide ongoing counsel on the application of US federal and state securities laws and regulations, including SEC reporting, disclosure obligations, and compliance requirements
- Oversee preparation and review of periodic and current reports, annual reports, proxy statements, and other investor-facing disclosures
- Manage and maintain capitalization table, including responsibility for management of outstanding securities
- Day-to-day leadership of Corporate Secretary function
- Support of Board of Directors and Board Committees, including serving as Committee liaison, drafting agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, charters and policies
- Serve as primary legal advisor on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties and evolving regulatory and investor expectations
- Partner with senior leadership to design and implement governance structures appropriate for a multi-brand organization
- Act as a trusted counselor to the C-suite and senior leaders on a broad range of corporate, securities, compensation and transactional issues
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk, growth, and operational complexity across multiple brands
- Monitor and advise on emerging legal, regulatory, and governance trends
- Manage and oversee outside counsel efficiently and strategically
- Build, lead, and develop internal capabilities related to securities, corporate governance and executive compensation
- Establish scalable processes, policies, and controls
- Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and collaboration across the legal and broader organization
Education and Experience:
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
- Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of major law firm and in-house experience
- Significant experience advising on securities law, capital markets matters, and corporate governance, ideally in a public or pre-IPO company environment
- Demonstrated experience working directly with Boards of Directors and senior executives
- Experience supporting complex, multi-entity or multi-brand organizations
- Strong Understanding of Sec Regulations, Disclosure Law, and Governance Best Practices
- Proven Leadership Experience Managing Legal Teams
- Excellent Communication Skills, and The Ability to Listen and Effectively Translate Complex Legal Issues Into Clear, Practical Guidance for Business Leaders
- Ability to Perform as A Strategic, Pragmatic Legal Advisor with Sound Judgment and Executive Presence
- Collaborative and Solutions-Oriented Approach to Legal/business Problem-Solving
- Strong Attention to Detail with Ability to Prioritize and Multi-Task in A Fast-Paced, High-Growth Environment
- High Integrity, with The Ability to Operate with Discretion, and Commitment to Corporate Ethics
Inspire Is a Multi-Brand Restaurant Company Whose Portfolio Includes More than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic Restaurants Worldwide.
We're Made up Of Some of The World's Most Iconic Restaurant Brands, but We're Much More than Just a Restaurant Company. We're a Team of Hundreds of Thousands Who Individually and Collectively Are Changing the Way People Eat, Drink, and Gather Around the Table. We Know that Food Is Much More than A Staple—it's an Experience. at Inspire, That's Our Purpose: To Ignite and Nourish Flavorful Experiences.
