Corporate and Securities Counsel

Overview

A growing, globally distributed organization is seeking a U.S.-based Corporate and Securities Counsel to join its Corporate, M&A, and Procurement legal team. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and Deputy Corporate Secretary, with a dotted line to the Director of Corporate Legal. The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking, possess strong judgment and interpersonal skills, and thrive in a distributed work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations, including preparation and filing of annual and quarterly reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q), proxy statements, Form 8-Ks, Section 16 filings, and other SEC filings.
• Ensure compliance with New York Stock Exchange regulations.
• Manage global subsidiary governance, working closely with senior corporate paralegals and key stakeholders.
• Assist with climate and sustainability reporting initiatives.
• Prepare materials for Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, corporate governance documents, resolutions, meeting minutes, and maintain board books.
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance materials such as policies, charters, and conduct research; analyze and advise on corporate governance topics while tracking industry precedents and emerging trends.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and develop recommended actions.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, investor relations, HR, stock, and compensation teams to complete intercompany tasks, manage tax matters, oversee treasury operations, address equity issues, and support corporate finance, M&A, and global strategic initiatives.
• Manage insider trading policy maintenance and compliance, including 10b5-1 trading plan compliance.
• Oversee ongoing public company matters such as planning annual shareholder meetings, managing director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and corporate compliance calendars.
• Ensure accurate reporting for Institutional Shareholder Services evaluation and optimize scoring.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• 3 to 5 years of corporate law experience in law firm and/or in-house roles.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, managing ambiguity and shifting priorities with flexibility and humor.
• Tech-savvy with a quick learning ability.
• Strong time management skills to handle competing demands and overlapping deadlines.
• Effective communication and follow-up skills.
• Willingness to work in a global distributed environment with occasional work outside traditional hours.
• Ability to leverage AI tools appropriately without overreliance, exercising professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and drive results.
• Exemplary work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this role: $128,200 to $202,700 USD.
• In select locations (Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, San Francisco Bay Area CA, New York City Metro Area), alternate salary range: $153,800 to $243,300 USD.
• Salary placement depends on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and organizational needs.
• Eligibility to participate in the organization's stock program.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.
• Additional benefits focused on employee well-being.

Location

• U.S.-based role with a globally distributed work environment.

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and recruiting process.
• Employment is subject to compliance with U.S. and other countries' export controls and licensing requirements, particularly for nationals or residents of certain sanctioned countries and regions.
• Applicants have rights under federal employment laws including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and others.