CORPORATE COUNSEL - SECURITIES AND GOVERNANCE

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Corporate Counsel – Securities and Governance

JBS USA is one of the largest companies headquartered in Colorado and is seeking a motivated and proactive attorney to join their legal team, with a focus on securities and governance. The successful applicant will provide oversight of corporate finance and securities law matters, support capital markets transactions, manage responses to governmental inquiries, and assist with other legal matters.

## Qualifications

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- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
- Admission to a . bar (Colorado preferred)
- Excellent strategic and analytical skills, strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work well independently and on a team
- Excellent judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters in tandem with business objectives
- Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels throughout the Company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to the specific intended audience in a way that is clear, concise, and persuasive
- Ability to embody and project both confidence and humility
- Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Willing and able to travel as business needs dictate

## Responsibilities

- Advise on corporate finance and securities law matters, including preparing and reviewing SEC filings
- Provide oversight of corporate governance and entity management practices
- Support capital markets transactions including debt offerings, credit agreements and other treasury-related matters
- Work closely with internal and external auditors on corporate reporting
- Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and best practices in securities and corporate governance arenas and drive change and education within the Company
- Transactional oversight, including leading mergers and acquisitions
- Manage responses to governmental inquiries
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws
- Assist with other legal matters including commercial contracts, litigation, and other issues as they arise
- Provide clear legal advice and practical business-focused solutions while preserving and protecting the Company’s integrity and reputation
- Other duties as assigned

## Compensation and Benefits

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
- Base salary range of $125,000 - $175,000
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program

## About JBS USA

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission is to be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vets/Disability

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Incentive Pay

Strategic and Analytical Skills, Communication and Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Written and Verbal Communication Skills

J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school

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Qualification and Experience J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school with a strong academic record

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