Counsel Corporate Securities

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Counsel, Corporate Securities
The candidate will be responsible for: Legal support for the ViacomCBS Board of Directors and its committees, including drafting and distributing materials, coordinating implementation of the director compensation program, coordinating various aspects of Board and committee meetings and handling various between-meeting Board and committee activities. Drafting, reviewing, advising on and submitting SEC filings and other public disclosures, including Proxy Statements, Registration Statements, Section 16 beneficial ownership reports and certain Current Reports on Form 8-K. Advising on compliance with NASDAQ listing standards and handling NASDAQ submissions. Leading various general corporate matters, including organizing the annual meeting of stockholders and related proxy voting and stockholder delivery and access mechanics, and assisting with our D&O insurance program. Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements in these areas. Developing and implementing policies, practices and critical initiatives across all teams. Supporting other members of the team with the quarterly earnings process, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, compliance with Regulation FD, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and other related matters, as needed. Providing such other assistance and support as may be required from time to time in areas outside of those specified above. Experience in 162(m) and 409A compliance not required but highly valuable. Must have J.D. Degree from an accredited law school. Should have admitted to practice law in New York State and in good standing; or qualified to promptly register as in-house counsel in New York State. Must have 3+ years experience and proven success advising clients at a major law firm and/or in an in-house position. Should have excellent analytical, oral and written skills, with ability to analyze and apply complex laws and regulations and communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and orally with clients and colleagues at all levels. Must have experience in demonstrating strong client relations abilities, working across domestic and international jurisdictions. Should have experience providing advice to publicly-held companies.

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