Assistant General Counsel - Corporate & Securities

Overview

This director-level legal position is part of a corporate legal team focusing on securities reporting and other corporate matters. The role involves providing legal advice, counsel, and related services to the corporate function in all aspects of securities and corporate work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy statements, and other securities law matters
• Provide legal advice on disclosure matters such as earnings releases, strategic transaction disclosures, and investor/media communications to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support corporate governance activities, including the Annual Shareholder Meeting, Director Independence analysis, Related Person Transaction standards, and preparation or review of resolutions and internal approvals
• Advise on executive compensation and benefits plans, including related disclosure implications
• Conduct legal research and stay current on applicable securities laws and regulations
• Assist with corporate transactions as needed, including internal reorganizations, credit facilities, capital markets transactions, and asset purchases or sales

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required; high academic achievement preferred
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio or the jurisdiction where the candidate lives and works
• 4-7 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm or comparable in-house legal experience preferred
• Experience with public company reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Experience with executive compensation and related disclosure matters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide strategic, commercially focused advice
• High personal ethics
• Ability to travel

Additional Expectations

• Utilize broad and deep legal knowledge and strong professional judgment
• Lead or work on highly complex, cross-functional projects with significant long-term impact
• Provide precedent-setting solutions
• Consult with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $135,400 - $228,910
• Bonus eligible
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; health savings account (HSA); 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); short- and long-term disability coverage; paid parental leave; work-life resources; healthy lifestyle programs; and access to wages before payday through a pay advance program

Application Information

• Application window anticipated to close on 7/24/26; early application is encouraged
• Salary is determined by multiple factors including geographic location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity

Equal Opportunity

The employer encourages applications from candidates who are returning to work, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans. The organization supports an inclusive workplace valuing diversity of thought, experience, and background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, public assistance status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Location

• Must be licensed to practice law in Ohio or the jurisdiction where the candidate lives and works.