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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that creates a feeling of connection. We develop and support partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As Starbucks Corporate Counsel -Corporate and Securities, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to provide counsel on complex, strategic transactions and assist with the facilitation of finance and treasury operations; advise on corporate governance and securities law matters; ensure compliance with public company reporting and disclosure requirements; and support Starbucks global operations.
In this role, you will:
• Serve as internal counsel for a wide range of corporate transactions, including early-stage investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and debt offerings.
• Provide support to the Starbucks Board of Directors and the Starbucks executive leadership team on governance- and shareholder-related matters, including the preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Board and its Committees and responses to shareholder proposals.
• Collaborate and assist with the drafting of Starbucks public disclosures and SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Starbucks Global Environmental and Social Impact Report, and the annual proxy statement.
• Support Starbuck's portfolio of global subsidiaries
• Assist the legal team in conducting securities offerings.
• Review investor relations materials, including press releases, investor presentations, annual reports, earnings announcements, investor call scripts, and other communications.
In this role, you will also provide business-oriented advice to a variety of client groups who manage complex businesses and third-party relationships to deliver the Starbucks brand to customers across a series of unique markets. This role requires the exercise of sound judgment in a dynamic environment, the desire to learn and understand the Starbucks business, and the ability to orient your work and advice to the goals of Starbucks and its client teams.
Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:
• Guide - Provide strategic legal counsel to clients across Starbucks and partners across the business and the Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs (L&CA) department.
• Collaborate - Team with other partners, both inside the Starbucks L&CA department and across the company, to provide cross-functional support for Starbucks business.
• Be a Trusted Advisor - Help achieve business objectives and mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose counsel is proactively sought out by clients.
We'd love to hear from people with:
• Three to six years of relevant substantive legal experience in law firms or serving as in-house counsel at a U.S. public company.
• Experience working on complex transactions and familiarity with preparing securities filings, analyzing compliance with SEC rules and stock exchange requirements, and providing advice and counsel on securities and corporate governance matters.
• The ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while effectively meeting deadlines and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Experience working with legal professionals on cross-functional teams or projects.
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in pertinent jurisdictions.
Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!
The pay range for this position may be narrower than that displayed, depending on where the work is performed.
From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that creates a feeling of connection. We develop and support partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As Starbucks Corporate Counsel -Corporate and Securities, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to provide counsel on complex, strategic transactions and assist with the facilitation of finance and treasury operations; advise on corporate governance and securities law matters; ensure compliance with public company reporting and disclosure requirements; and support Starbucks global operations.
In this role, you will:
• Serve as internal counsel for a wide range of corporate transactions, including early-stage investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and debt offerings.
• Provide support to the Starbucks Board of Directors and the Starbucks executive leadership team on governance- and shareholder-related matters, including the preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Board and its Committees and responses to shareholder proposals.
• Collaborate and assist with the drafting of Starbucks public disclosures and SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Starbucks Global Environmental and Social Impact Report, and the annual proxy statement.
• Support Starbuck's portfolio of global subsidiaries
• Assist the legal team in conducting securities offerings.
• Review investor relations materials, including press releases, investor presentations, annual reports, earnings announcements, investor call scripts, and other communications.
In this role, you will also provide business-oriented advice to a variety of client groups who manage complex businesses and third-party relationships to deliver the Starbucks brand to customers across a series of unique markets. This role requires the exercise of sound judgment in a dynamic environment, the desire to learn and understand the Starbucks business, and the ability to orient your work and advice to the goals of Starbucks and its client teams.
Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:
• Guide - Provide strategic legal counsel to clients across Starbucks and partners across the business and the Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs (L&CA) department.
• Collaborate - Team with other partners, both inside the Starbucks L&CA department and across the company, to provide cross-functional support for Starbucks business.
• Be a Trusted Advisor - Help achieve business objectives and mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose counsel is proactively sought out by clients.
We'd love to hear from people with:
• Three to six years of relevant substantive legal experience in law firms or serving as in-house counsel at a U.S. public company.
• Experience working on complex transactions and familiarity with preparing securities filings, analyzing compliance with SEC rules and stock exchange requirements, and providing advice and counsel on securities and corporate governance matters.
• The ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while effectively meeting deadlines and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Experience working with legal professionals on cross-functional teams or projects.
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in pertinent jurisdictions.
Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!
The pay range for this position may be narrower than that displayed, depending on where the work is performed.
From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.
