Corporate Securities Attorney

2 days ago


Rockford, Illinois, United States US Foods, Inc. Full time
Senior Counsel Corporate and Securities Role Overview

At US Foods, Inc., we are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel Corporate and Securities professional to join our team. This role involves managing securities law compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, while overseeing corporate governance best practices and advising on fiduciary duties.

This position requires strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on building internal and external relationships to facilitate corporate strategy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate securities law, complex commercial transactions, and at least 3 years in an in-house public company or large law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Securities Law Compliance and Reporting
    • Oversee and manage all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports.
    • Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank regulations.
    • Provide counsel on insider trading compliance, disclosure policies, and other SEC-related regulatory matters.
    • Work with finance, investor relations, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely disclosure of financial and non-financial information.
  • Corporate Governance
    • Advise management on corporate governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and shareholder relations.
    • Manage corporate governance documentation, including drafting board resolutions, charters, bylaws, and preparing materials for board and committee meetings.
    • Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements affecting corporate governance and develop strategies to ensure compliance.
  • Transactional and Strategic Support
    • Lead legal aspects of capital markets transactions, including public and private equity and debt offerings, stock repurchase programs, and other financing activities.
    • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction agreements, and managing closings.
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams on transaction strategy, timelines, and integration planning.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate securities law, complex commercial transactions, and at least 3 years in an in-house public company or large law firm environment.
  • Exemplary relationship building, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to manage complex matters with executive management and board level stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel.
Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000 per year, depending on relevant experience and education. In addition to a competitive salary, this role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.



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