Corporate Securities Lawyer

We are seeking a highly experienced Corporate Securities Lawyer to join our team at US Foods, Inc. This senior counsel position is responsible for overseeing public company reporting and compliance with federal and state securities laws.

• Public Company Reporting
  • 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 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.

• You must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in corporate securities law, complex commercial transactions, and at least 3 years in an in-house public company or large law firm environment.
• Required skills include exemplary relationship building, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complex matters with executive management and board level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
• Minimum travel - approximately 10%.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including an estimated annual salary range of $110,000 to $180,000, based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, you will receive an annual incentive plan bonus and a long-term incentive plan. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000 per year. To review available benefits, please visit our website: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel.
• Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree from highly regarded institutions.