Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets (Hybrid - in HQ Offices)

About the role

O-I is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join our global legal team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3–8 years of experience and a strong background in SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions. You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with securities laws, managing public company obligations, and supporting high-impact financial transactions. This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across finance, investor relations, treasury, and more.

Responsibilities

• Advise on securities law and corporate governance issues.
• Draft and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures.
• Provide legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements.
• Ensure public disclosures (e.g., press releases) meet SEC and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.
• Oversee public company obligations such as annual shareholder meeting planning, director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and compliance calendars.
• Support board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
• Maintain and update governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines.
• Support global entity management and corporate secretarial functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3–8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets—gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures.
• Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning.
• Proficiency in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws).
• Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR).

This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and requires 10-20% travel.

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions.
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 and includes a possible 20% incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.