Overview
This role involves providing legal support for public company reporting, corporate governance processes, and securities law compliance. The Manager, Assistant Corporate Counsel – Corporate Governance & Securities supports the Director, Senior Corporate Counsel in preparing SEC filings, maintaining governance documentation, assisting with subsidiary management, and conducting legal research and analysis on securities and corporate governance matters. The position requires collaboration with Finance, Internal Audit, HR, and senior business partners to ensure accurate disclosures and strong governance practices.
Responsibilities
Public Company & Securities Law Support
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and coordinating SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy materials.
- Conduct legal research and maintain awareness of developments in securities laws, NYSE rules, and SEC regulations.
- Support drafting and reviewing earnings-related materials, investor communications, and internal disclosure controls documentation.
- Support insider-trading compliance processes, including administration of blackout lists, tracking trading windows, and assisting with Section 16 reporting.
Corporate Governance & Board Support
- Support preparation of Board and Committee materials, resolutions, corporate policies, and governance documents.
- Assist with the annual shareholder meeting and related planning activities.
- Maintain governance records, charters, and policy updates; support governance-related shareholder engagement initiatives.
- Provide research and analysis on corporate governance matters, including ESG-related governance requirements.
Corporate Secretary & Subsidiary Management Support
- Assist with management of domestic and global subsidiary records, including entity formation, maintenance, annual filings, and dissolution.
- Maintain corporate records, organizational charts, and databases.
- Support preparation of consents, minutes, and corporate governance documentation for subsidiaries.
Cross-Functional Legal Support
- Provide legal research, analysis, and recommendations on corporate and securities law matters.
- Contribute to disclosure controls processes and internal corporate governance initiatives.
- Assist attorneys with special projects, including regulatory reviews and internal process improvements.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, including at a top law firm, public company legal department, or a combination.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a paralegal or in corporate legal support.
- Experience supporting a Corporate Secretary’s office.
- Familiarity with ESG reporting and governance practices.
- Experience with executive compensation, proxy statements, and Section 16 reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR, Section 16 software).
Virtual Interview Requirements
- Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
- Use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT) is not permitted during any part of the interview process.
- Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check, which may include ID verification.
Compensation & Benefits
- Targeted pay range: $83,000.00 - $138,200.00.
- Compensation is part of a competitive total rewards package that may include incentives, equity, and benefits.
- Individual pay is determined by factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
- Regular pay reviews are conducted to ensure competitive and equitable pay.
- Compliance with all state paid leave requirements.
- A generous suite of benefits is offered.
Location
This is a virtual position with specific requirements for the interview process as noted above.