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.