Assistant General Counsel - Securities and M&A
Job Description
The Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Securities serves as ATI's senior securities law specialist and a key member of the Legal leadership team, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. This role provides authoritative legal counsel and strategic guidance on all securities law compliance matters, SEC reporting obligations, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.
This role exercises significant independent judgment in navigating complex regulatory environments and sets the strategic direction for ATI's securities compliance program. It also acts as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and cross-functional business partners.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and own all aspects of ATI's SEC reporting program, including drafting and filing current and periodic reports (Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K), proxy statements, Section 16 reports, and all other required securities filings, with accountability for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Chair the Disclosure Committee, establishing and enforcing disclosure controls and procedures and providing authoritative guidance to ensure the integrity of ATI's periodic reports.
Provide strategic legal counsel and proactive guidance to investor relations, corporate communications, corporate financial reporting, and executive leadership on disclosure obligations, securities law requirements, and related best practices.
Serve as the principal legal resource for equity compensation program design and administration, executive compensation disclosure, 10b5-1 plans, insider trading policy, and securities trading windows.
Lead legal support for capital markets transactions (debt and equity offerings), including managing outside counsel relationships and associated budgets.
Monitor and evaluate developments in securities law, corporate governance standards, SEC rulemaking, and NYSE listing standards, briefing executive leadership and the Board on implications for ATI and recommending proactive compliance strategies.
Drive continuous improvement in legal team processes and procedures related to securities compliance; contribute to the broader Legal department's operational excellence and legal technology initiatives.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and development support to junior legal team members and cross-functional partners on securities and governance matters.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in Indiana, or eligibility for admission under Indiana Admissions Rules
Minimum of six years of experience practicing securities and corporate governance law, with meaningful tenure at a premier law firm (AmLaw 100) and/or as in-house counsel at a publicly traded company
Deep subject matter expertise in SEC disclosure and reporting requirements, Section 16 compliance, and corporate governance best practices
Demonstrated experience advising boards of directors, audit committees, and executive leadership on securities law and governance matters
Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-stakes legal matters with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex legal issues for executive and board-level audiences
Strong business judgment and the ability to serve as a practical, solutions-oriented advisor in a fast-paced public company environment