Advise on Corporate Governance and Securities Matters
Support corporate governance and SEC reporting matters
Draft, review, and advise on SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings
Prepare and review board and committee materials, resolutions and minutes, and support subsidiary governance and entity management
Support Board and committee engagement, including advising on governance and disclosure considerations
Partner with Finance and Investor Relations to run the earnings-cycle process
Advise on capital market activities, as needed
Provide strategic guidance on disclosure
Lead Legal Support for Strategic Transactions (M&A)
Act as the lead legal advisor on transactions
Structure, negotiate, and execute transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents (e.g., NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements)
Manage Outside Counsel
Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Drive Operational Excellence

J.D. with 8–12+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house and/or law firm)
Strong experience advising corporate governance, securities, SEC reporting, and public company compliance
Significant experience supporting M&A transactions, strategic investments, and corporate development activities
Experience managing and directing outside counsel
Outstanding drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
Deep understanding of corporate and securities law, deal structures, and risk allocation
Executive presence with the ability to operate autonomously on high-stakes, complex matters
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive matters forward with limited oversight
Preferred background at a top-tier law firm with experience advising public companies on complex corporate governance, securities and M&A matters

Senior Corporate Counsel

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