Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney in North Chicago, IL

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Senior Counsel, Securities and Governance The candidate will handle a variety of securities and governance legal matters, with a particular focus on compliance with SEC filing requirements. Will work closely with the Division Counsels for Securities and Governance. Provide legal advice and guidance for securities matters and global subsidiary compliance. Support the preparation and review of current and periodic SEC filings, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and proxy statements, and prepare Section 16 filings, Rule 10b5-1 Plans and related documentation. Provide legal support to Division Counsel for capital markets and bank financing transactions and related diligence. Prepare and review governance documentation for company's subsidiaries, including organizational materials, board minutes, shareholder resolutions, and other key documentation. Coordinate cross-functionally with Tax, Treasury, and other teams on subsidiary projects, including subsidiary creation, ownership changes, capital changes, and other matters. Assist with or conduct training regarding subsidiary governance and securities compliance. Provide strategic legal advice regarding new legal trends and other issues meaningful to company's subsidiaries. Identify and implement solutions and process changes to improve efficiency in securities and governance functions. Work with subsidiary governance paralegal to ensure corporate records. Should have a J.D. degree and appropriate licensure to practice law in Illinois. Must have 5+ years of relevant experience gained in a large firm or in-house. Strong understanding of federal securities laws and prior exposure to board and governance matters is needed. Strong understanding of legal considerations applicable to a multinational network of subsidiaries is essential. Experience with employee benefits would be helpful.

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