Experience
4 yrs required
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted on
Nov 28, 2022
Profile
Corporate & Securities Counsel
The candidate will manage daily legal issues and strategic projects related to corporate governance and securities law compliance, as well as compliance with NYSE stock exchange requirements. Will provide counsel and guidance on executive compensation and general employee equity issues in collaboration with Human Resources (HR). Collaborate with Finance and External Reporting team and assist in preparation of SEC filings (including ’34 Act reports such as 10-K’s; 10-Q’s and 8-K’s; ’33 and ’34 Act registration statements including Form 10, S-1, S-3 and S-8 Registration Statements, 14C and 14A information statements and proxies). Assist with proxy drafting, stockholder proposal, stockholder engagement and annual meeting processes. Assist with Section 16 reporting obligations and assist with administering the Company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 plans. Collaborate with the Investor Relations (IR) team and Finance on quarterly earnings process, including regarding Regulation S-K and Regulation G compliance, as well as other miscellaneous IR matters. Manage corporate governance obligations (including under Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, etc.). Draft and implement legal policies to ensure that the company's exposure to legal risks is managed appropriately. Provide moderate legal support on M&A transactions. Provide moderate legal support on subsidiary management matters. Manage legal aspects of public debt and equity offerings and partner with the Treasury team to provide strategic support for corporate finance activities. Ensure General Counsel and senior management are fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business areas and major legislative changes in area of expertise, including all SEC developments. Assist in corporate secretarial functional matters and preparing materials for the Board of Directors and committee meetings. Partner with the Controller’s office and Internal Audit on disclosure control and enterprise risk management program matters. Seamlessly collaborate with the legal team and cross-functionally collaborate with the company’s senior-level business leaders, Finance team, IR team and HR to ensure proper disclosure of material information and compliance with law. Assist with the Company’s ESG program, managing compliance with emerging ESG standards and assisting with stockholder and other stakeholder expectations. Participate in leading the Company’s outside counsel (including overseeing budget/invoices) and provide strategic direction and guidance to outside counsel in various matters with respect to the Company’s strategies, policies and objectives.
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