Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities
Job Description:
- The Associate General Counsel – Corporate & Securities is responsible for supporting a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and ~3,500 employees world-wide, providing legal and strategic counsel on 1934 Act disclosure and compliance, NYSE/SEC compliance, and corporate finance and strategic transactions (including capital markets transactions, corporate banking matters, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures).
- This leader will play a key role in the Company’s governance and disclosure process to support a newly established public company.
- Ensure compliance with public company and securities law matters.
- Provide legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of corporate transactions and disclosure issues as a key legal advisor to the company’s CFO, Controller, Head of Investor Relations, Treasurer, and finance team broadly.
- Draft, review and advise on the company’s SEC and NYSE periodic and other filings (10‐K, Proxy Statement, 10‐Q, and 8‐Ks); advise and collaborate with investor relations, finance and communications teams in the preparation of earnings releases and other announcements.
- Review and advise on the Company’s statutory and voluntary disclosures and reporting, including reporting on sustainability and corporate responsibility matters.
- Oversee and advise on insider trading and Section 16 filing processes.
- Take ownership of various disclosure procedures and internal controls, regularly evaluating and refining processes to enhance diligence and disclosure.
Requirements:
- 12+ years of relevant experience gained at law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company), including experience leading teams and building and implementing public company processes, policies, governance.
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintains active bar membership in at least one US state.
- Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
- Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Able to effectively pivot direction and delegate responsibilities, utilizing team strengths to meet strategic initiatives.
- Exceptional business judgment and legal issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Adept at articulating business needs, challenging existing systems and processes, and defining actionable strategies.
- Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a broad range of corporate experience with a demonstrated a passion for the business.
- Provides clear, concise, and commercial advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet business needs.
- Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace.
- Works effectively with other members of the Legal team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives.
- Able to effectively manage risks and make decisions that minimize threats while maximizing opportunities.
Benefits:
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
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