Securities and Corporate Governance Attorney

9 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Securities and Corporate Governance Counsel to join our team at ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in guiding our company's strategic decisions and ensuring compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and reviewing all SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 forms, as well as other securities-related work.
  • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, including SOX, NYSE listing standards, Reg FD, insider trading rules, and proxy advisory firm policies.
  • Managing corporate governance and supporting our board of directors, including preparation of board and committee agendas, resolutions, and other materials, and leading preparation for the annual meeting of shareholders.
  • Advising on investor relations matters, including earnings scripts and releases, investor communications, investor outreach, and other investor activities.
  • Assisting with M&A and other strategic matters, including managing outside counsel, conducting diligence review, negotiating, drafting/reviewing transaction documents, and supporting integration activities.
  • Providing oversight of and managing new regulations applicable to public companies.
  • Managing corporate organizational matters, including subsidiary records, intercompany matters, and state and local annual reports and other filings.
  • Assisting with negotiating third-party contracts and supporting the legal department's document management and document retention activities.
  • Opportunistically assisting with other matters handled by the legal department, including marketing review, intellectual property management, litigation, and employment and labor matters.
  • Leading special projects, both within the legal department and across a variety of functions.
  • Effectively managing outside counsel on matters as necessary to accomplish legal and business objectives.
  • Managing other duties as required.
Requirements
  • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • State bar certification in at least one state, with the expectation of future Illinois licensure if not licensed in Illinois (either in-house or full license).
  • 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house required.
  • Expertise in securities laws and filings, M&A, and corporate governance matters.
  • Strong legal, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, innovation, risk assessment, drafting, negotiating, and client communication skills.
  • Strong time management and project management skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, operate independently, and work cross-functionally.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to interact professionally and reliably with senior-level executives within and outside the company.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Financial Benefits
  • 401K with a 4% match.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
Lifestyle Benefits
  • Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time.
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only).
  • Generous Child Care Leave Program.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $191,000 in our lowest market up to $239,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

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