Senior Corporate Counsel

1 week ago


Glencoe, Illinois, United States US Foods, Inc. Full time

Unlock a dynamic career in corporate governance with US Foods, Inc. as our Senior Corporate Counsel - Securities and Governance.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled attorney to oversee securities law compliance, manage public company reporting obligations, and advise on corporate governance best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Securities Law Compliance and Reporting:
    • Oversight of public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports.
    • Compliance with federal and state securities laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank regulations.
    • Counsel on insider trading compliance, disclosure policies, and other SEC-related regulatory matters.
  • Corporate Governance:
    • Advise management on corporate governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and shareholder relations.
    • Management of corporate governance documentation, including drafting board resolutions, charters, bylaws, and preparing materials for board and committee meetings.
    • Monitoring and advising on evolving regulatory requirements affecting corporate governance and developing 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.
    • Closely working with cross-functional teams on transaction strategy, timelines, and integration planning.
    Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must possess:

  • 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.
  • Exemplary relationship building, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to manage complex matters with executive management and board-level stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package that includes:

  • An estimated annual salary of $125,000 - $175,000.
  • An Annual Incentive Plan bonus.
  • A Long-Term Incentive.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Please note that the expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000, but your actual salary may vary based on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.



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