Job Details
Our client researches advanced technology solutions, including cybersecurity, network automation, optical transmission, and ePICs.
We are searching for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join their team in Alabama, to provide legal advisory on Corporate Governance, equity, and M&A.
This is a fulltime role, available on a hybrid working model, offering a competitive 6 figure salary.
Responsibilities
- Organising and preparing for Board and Committee meetings.
- Creating, managing, and implementing corporate governance and related policies.
- Keeping the legal team updated on governance trends, SEC, and NASDAQ matters.
- Assisting the stock administration department with equity issues and education.
- Delivering legal training to management and business partners.
- Supporting M&A activities, including deal structuring, planning, due diligence, drafting, negotiating agreements, and managing legal processes.
- Assisting the legal team with commercial contracts, compliance, and special projects by coordinating with internal stakeholders, negotiating with external advisors, and consulting with outside counsel.
- Providing strategic advice on corporate governance, M&A, SEC reporting, and litigation.
- Assisting in cross-functional projects related to governance, subsidiary maintenance, compliance, and equity plan operations.
- Advising on SEC reporting and securities compliance, including periodic reports, proxy statements, various related filings such as section 16, and registration statements.
- Developing corporate governance policies and procedures based on legal requirements.
- Providing regulatory advice to the legal team, board, management, and shareholders, and assisting with various business transactions, e.g. USA and international legal filings.
- Supporting disclosure and reporting processes, and responding to regulatory inquiries.
- Staying updated on legal and regulatory issues affecting the company and industry, including corporate governance trends, SEC, and Nasdaq developments.
- Assisting the Corporate Secretary preparing and reviewing resolutions and agendas.
- Collaborating on legal, business, and administrative functions.
Qualifications
- Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Over three years of experience in corporate governance and securities law.
- Experience in corporate law, governance, and compliance; international corporate governance management is a plus.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including SOX and the Securities Exchange Act.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
- Strong presentation skills for diverse audiences, including management, employees, external shareholders, and regulatory organisations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and online legal research tools.