Attorney 1, Securities

Overview

A mid-level attorney is sought to join a corporate in-house legal team, reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Securities. This role involves collaboration with Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, and Sustainability teams to prepare SEC filings and provide legal counsel on SEC compliance, governance, capital markets transactions, joint ventures, sustainability reporting, legal entity management, and general corporate law.

This position offers high visibility with exposure to senior management and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with public company securities law compliance and preparation of SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Proxy Statements, 8-Ks, and ‘33 Act registration statements.
• Prepare materials for board and committee meetings, including drafting resolutions, consents, certificates, and minutes; assist with the annual stockholders' meeting.
• Support corporate governance initiatives related to the board of directors, including director and officer questionnaires, maintenance of corporate records, and review of Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, board committee charters, and governance documents.
• Assist with capital markets transactions such as debt issuances, credit facility matters, securities offerings, and related disclosure and compliance obligations; ensure ongoing compliance with debt covenants.
• Coordinate with the Sustainability team on the annual Sustainability Report and evolving sustainability laws and disclosure requirements.
• Manage legal entity matters including integration and reorganization activities, creation of new entities, mergers and consolidations, joint venture governance, and entity maintenance.
• Participate in developing departmental procedures to improve processes related to legal entity management, corporate governance, and securities.
• Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admission to the Bar of at least one U.S. state.
• 3-5 years of experience with U.S. public company reporting, securities law compliance, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, communication, presentation, and influence skills.
• Ability to work creatively and energetically in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective cross-functional and global working relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS 365 Copilot.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential base pay range (annualized): $77,900.00 - $194,900.00.
• Additional compensation may include incentive plans, bonuses, and other benefits.

Work Model & Location

• Fully remote or hybrid work options available for candidates residing within commuting distance of an office location.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.

Integrity Statement

The organization maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All application information and credentials must be truthful and complete. False statements or omissions may result in disqualification or termination in accordance with applicable law.