Associate General Counsel - Corporate Governance & Securities

The Associate General Counsel - Corporate Governance & Securities serves as a senior leader within the Corporate Legal Group, reporting directly to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. This role leads a team of attorneys responsible for securities law, SEC reporting, employee benefits, and related corporate matters, while serving as a key strategic advisor to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance matters and compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, NYSE requirements, and other public company obligations.
• Lead and assist in the preparation, review, and filing of periodic and current SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and other public disclosures.
• Lead complex projects, capital markets transactions, financing matters, treasury matters, and other strategic corporate initiatives independently from start to finish, including issue-spotting, execution planning, stakeholder coordination, progress tracking, and delivery of results.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Human Resources, Compliance, Tax, Communications, and other functions to drive execution, resolve issues, track progress, and ensure successful outcomes across governance, disclosure, capital markets, and public company matters.
• Maintain strong organization and operational discipline across workstreams, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring follow-through on key decisions and outcomes.
• Assist in the review of earnings materials, investor presentations, press releases, and other stockholder and public communications.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the annual corporate governance calendar, including Board and committee meetings, resolutions, agendas, and materials.
• Monitor and analyze emerging legal, regulatory, and governance developments that impact the Company, its Board, and its stockholders.
• Provide primary legal support to the Audit Committee in connection with its governance, financial reporting, disclosure, compliance, and oversight responsibilities.
• Lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals supporting securities law, SEC reporting, employee benefits, and related corporate matters.
• Support special projects as assigned by the VP, AGC & Corporate Secretary, including research, drafting, project coordination, and execution from start to finish.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and other external advisors as needed to support timely, practical, and cost-effective outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven ability to take ownership of complex projects and transactions from start to finish, drive execution independently, track progress and results, and deliver clear, practical advice and solutions on established timelines.
• Highly organized and execution-oriented, with the ability to combine strong legal knowledge and operational expertise to manage multiple priorities, track deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, and drive results.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Communications, and other functions to execute priorities, solve problems, and deliver successful outcomes.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; in-house experience is preferred but not required.
• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in New York.
• Significant experience advising senior executives, audit committees, and boards of directors on corporate governance, securities law, disclosure, financing transactions, and strategic corporate matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team effectively, including prioritizing goals, delegating responsibilities, staying on top of execution, and working cross-functionally to drive results.
• Strong business judgment, proactive issue-spotting skills, and the ability to identify and address legal and business risks before they become problems.

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $177,036 to $309,783 USD. Final base salary will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to help keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Benefits for partners and dependents, including best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts and referral incentive awards.

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