Associate General Counsel
Our client, a publicly traded company with multiple operating businesses, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. Reporting into legal department leadership, this attorney will advise the parent company and its subsidiaries on a broad range of corporate, securities, transactional, and business matters.
This is a growth hire, added as the legal function expands to support the business. The role offers meaningful public company exposure and close work with senior management and the Board.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and writer, builds strong working relationships across the business and with outside advisors, exercises sound independent judgment, and brings exceptional attention to detail and organization.
Responsibilities:
- Securities and Governance: Advise on SEC periodic reporting, proxy materials, and investor communications.
- Section 16: Support insider ownership tracking and transaction reporting.
- Board Support: Assist the Corporate Secretary with Board, Committee, and annual shareholder meeting materials. Periodic travel to Board meetings is required.
- Entity Management: Maintain corporate records and minutes for the parent company and subsidiaries.
- Finance: Support capital markets, debt financing, and credit facility work.
- Commercial and Transactional: Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, leases, real estate, M&A, and regulatory matters.
- Risk and Compliance: Conduct internal reviews and investigations and partner cross-functionally on risk management.
- Litigation and Outside Counsel: Support litigation management and oversee outside counsel engagements.
Qualifications:
- J.D. and active bar admission; ability to obtain admission in an additional state within six months
- 7+ years of relevant experience, with public company or securities exposure strongly preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, judgment, and organization
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary in the $200K to $250K range, depending on experience
- Annual incentive plan and 401(k) with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and insurance benefits
- Competitive PTO and professional development support
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