Chief Counsel - Securities & M&A


Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team as Senior Counsel specializing in securities, corporate governance, and M&A.


Responsibilities:

Proxy Statement Drafting and Shareholder Meeting Coordination:

  • Lead the drafting of company's Proxy Statement and related materials for the annual shareholder meeting.
  • Coordinate logistics for the annual shareholder meetings.

SEC Filings and Investor Relations:

  • Provide legal support to accounting, investor relations, and finance teams.
  • Advise on legal aspects of SEC filings, including 10-K/Q, Form 8-K, earnings releases, and investor presentations.

ESG Disclosures and Sustainability:

  • Support company's Sustainability Council by advising on ESG-related disclosures.
  • Provide guidance on SASB reporting and sustainability practices.

Board and Committee Support

  • Assist with matters related to meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
  • Prepare meeting materials, resolutions, and conduct relevant legal research.

Treasury and Corporate Finance:

  • Provide legal support to the treasury team.
  • Advise on insurance coverage renewals, credit facility renewals, receivables factoring agreements, and public debt offerings.

Corporate Development and Ventures:

  • Collaborate with corporate development and venture teams.
  • Review NDAs, conduct due diligence, and draft transactional documentation as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in good standing.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or securities law practice.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.





 Larson Maddox

 08/01/2024

 all cities,IL