Vp Corporate Counsel

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VP, Corporate Counsel
The candidate will be a business partner to other departments, driving and/or supporting transactions, initiatives, projects and activities across our global organization. Research and provide advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial and business initiatives/transactions, global securities law and other regulatory compliance and general corporate legal affairs, policies and procedures for a publicly traded, global real estate investment trust and public and private ventures and funds. Draft, prepare and/or review SEC, NYSE and other regulatory reporting. Drive and/or assist with public and private debt and equity offerings, financings, M&A, and joint venture, fund, customer product, services and solutions and other commercial transactions. Support stock plan administration and executive compensation and benefits programs. Research and prepare governance materials and communications and assist with the management of our governance platform. Negotiate, draft and/or review contracts, correspondence, and other documents and provide advice on related matters. Review corporate, investor, marketing, media and other communications. Research and provide guidance regarding compliance, regulations, policies, procedures and other matters. Develop and manage team talent. Create and implement training across cross-functional and cross-regional teams. Efficiently manage internal and external resources. Set strategy and goals and track metrics for corporate legal department with CLO and legal management. Support corporate legal billing, tracking, budgeting, data analytics and system/process improvements. Support projects, activities, systems and management of corporate legal group and the office of the CLO. Juris Doctorate required, licensed and in good standing to practice law, 15+ years working experience as a corporate attorney--preferably with experience in a top tier national/international law firm and in-house in a publicly traded company with global operations. Experience in public company representation, securities offerings and compliance, corporate governance and executive compensation required. User-friendly, customer service-oriented and responsive. Practical with business acumen to strategically manage risk while achieving business goals. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with individuals across departments and levels, including our board and senior leadership team. Critical thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills. Results-oriented with significant project, time and budget management experience. Proven track record of strong negotiation skills. Experienced and motivated to build team talent (including cross-regional and cross-functional teams). Builds trust with internal and external stakeholders. Exercises good judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Focused on continuous improvement and efficiency. Professional with discretion to handle sensitive and confidential matters. Team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and good sense of humor, who acts with urgency, agility, humility and willingness to “roll up sleeves” to get jobs of all sizes done with exacting standards. Technology-proficient (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management).

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