Senior Legal Counsel Corporate

Description:

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
Job Description:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Membership to at least one State Bar

Work Experiences:

• Approximately five years of corporate law experience with a major law firm and/or public in-house legal department
• Significant experience with matters relating to corporate governance, entity management, policy governance, securities, tax, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, capital markets, tax, and regulatory reporting
• In-house legal department experience at a retailer with at least $1 billion in revenue, preferred
• Working with and providing sound advice to executive leadership and senior management
• Working with and as a member of cross-functional teams
• Managing multiple enterprise projects and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge/familiarity with SEC filing software (Workiva) preferred

Skills:

• Strong legal background with corporate matters, especially with corporate governance, entity management, policy governance, securities, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of securities law, Delaware law, Nasdaq listing rules, and corporate governance
• Ability to negotiate, write, and explain a wide range of contracts
• Capable of interacting with, and establishing the respect and confidence of, senior business leaders
• Ability to provide timely and effective legal and business advice and support at all organizational levels
• Strong work ethic
• Energetic and focused personality
• Ability to take and manage a high volume of matters at any given time, work well under pressure, successfully handle, and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines
• Initiative-taker with the ability to project manage independently
• Business-oriented contributor and a flexible team player, with the ability to partner across departments in order to provide legal support that will enable teams to do business effectively
• Ability to analyze complex matters and propose creative and practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Professionalism, judgment, personal integrity, and confidentiality

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice/counsel on all aspects of corporate governance matters
• Oversee/administer parent and subsidiary entity management, corporate records, and related compliance
• Advise on securities, financial reporting, and disclosure-related matters
• Develop standardized forms and administer procedures and work with business owners to periodically review/update internal Company policies and charters
• Advise on other legal matters as needed, including commercial contracts and compliance
• Provide legal support to various departments, including Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Compensation
• Support and work closely with Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
• Manage regulatory reporting responsibilities, including Form SD (conflict minerals) and Forms 3s/4s
• Keep the Company updated and advised on external corporate governance trends, general legal issues, and best practices
• Perform independent legal research
• Draft and negotiate strategic corporate transactions
• Participate in the definition and development of policies, procedures, and programs, and provide continuing counsel and guidance on implications of all legal matters
• Support preparation of financial budget
• Required to learn company policies and procedures
• Duties may change; Team Member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Regular in-office attendance required
• Flexible work schedule to support business needs
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior

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