Serve as the trusted advisor, thought leader and primary counsel to Finance team regarding all SEC disclosure requirements (33 and 34 Acts) and all external reporting, including the proxy and press releases
Structure, negotiate and execute complex global transactions, including bank transactions, private equity investments, agreements with company’s key strategic partners and collaborators, major customer and supplier agreements and M&A transactions; assists senior management in developing strategies regarding same
Support overall contracting strategy, including template development with a focus on risk mitigation, consistency and jurisdictional alignment
Assist with policy simplification, consolidation and client education related to transactional activities
Corporate entity management and governance
Coordinate with outside counsel, where appropriate, and subject to budget considerations
Undertake special projects and duties as identified or assigned
Education
Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States
Work Experience
10+ years of experience with a minimum 7 years’ experience addressing corporate transactions and SEC related matters with international law firm and/or as in-house corporate counsel
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A self-starter with a proactive attitude and proven success in using the law to the best interests of client
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, virtual and complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and flexibility, meeting all deadlines
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in making decisions and resolving complex problems related to all aspects of the job
Demonstrated ability to embrace simplification
Bias toward problem-solving with a demonstrated ability to innovate and think “outside the box”
Learning agility and intellectual curiosity to learn new areas of the law or aspects of the business
Significant experience advising global clients based regarding matters of legal and business importance and managing of related risks
Dependability, attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills, data-driven thinking and demonstrated ability to counsel effectively using sound business judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Able to comply with regulations, policies (including safety and quality), work procedures and instruction at all times
Willingness to travel globally, if needed
License and Certifications
Bar admittance or license to practice law in the United States
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.