Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney / Finance - General Attorney in Beachwood, OH

In-House

Beachwood, OH

Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets Attorney / Finance - General Attorney in Beachwood, OH

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Counsel, Securities and Governance

Job Responsibilities:
The Counsel, Securities and Governance is responsible for supporting the Company's general corporate law matters with a primary focus on securities and corporate governance. The role encompasses a variety of duties including:

- Supporting the preparation of the Company's SEC filings such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, and other related disclosure documents.
- Assisting in the management of compliance with various Company policies and governance processes, notably the administration of the Company's insider trading policy.
- Reviewing external communications, including earnings releases, investor presentations, marketing materials, and content on the Company's website.
- Advising on securities law, and ensuring compliance with SEC and NYSE rules and regulations, along with other public company compliance and reporting activities.
- Assisting in the review and preparation of Board materials, including drafting resolutions and minutes.
- Supporting finance and capital markets transactions, including debt or equity transactions.
- Supporting ESG-related disclosures.
- Providing guidance on the maintenance, organization, and governance of the Company's global subsidiaries.
- Collaborating with and providing guidance to other teams in the Law Department and internal business partners (such as tax, treasury, executive compensation, investor relations, and communications) on matters related to securities and general corporate governance.
- Monitoring and maintaining awareness of pending regulations and developments relevant to the Company's business interests, particularly those related to corporate governance and public company matters.
- Providing legal support on corporate transactions, such as internal restructurings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and real estate transactions, as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school are required.
- The candidate must be admitted to practice law and be a member of the bar in good standing.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with securities, corporate governance, and corporate finance matters is required.
- Experience in a publicly-traded company legal department or a top-tier law firm is preferred.

Skills:
- Ability to think and act strategically.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships within a large global organization, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good problem-solving skills; ability to analyze, evaluate, and distill complex qualitative and quantitative data and issues into workable parts and report on the same.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and effective membership in a highly functioning team.
- Naturally inquisitive and demonstrates ownership and personal responsibility when working on complex projects.

Salary Information:
At the Company, the aim is to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158, - $232,. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. It is important to note that the salary information provided is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with relevant local laws.

Applicants do not need to disclose their conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, the applicant will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

The Company offers various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.