Corporate Securities Lawyer

2 days ago


Palos Park, Illinois, United States US Foods, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Corporate Securities Lawyer to join our team at US Foods, Inc. as Sr. Counsel Corporate and Securities. This role will oversee compliance with securities laws and public company reporting, provide guidance on corporate governance best practices, and offer legal support for capital markets transactions.

About the Role

This is a Hybrid position, requiring three onsite days per week and remote work for the remaining days. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate securities law, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, and a Juris Doctor degree.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Securities Law Compliance and Reporting
  • Manage all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including 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.
Other Responsibilities
  • Assist with other duties assigned by manager.
Relationships

The successful candidate will build relationships with:

  • Internal: Legal team colleagues, investor relations, executive compensation, treasury
  • External: Outside counsel, government agencies, board of directors, proxy advisory companies, third parties
Minimum Qualifications
  1. 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.
  2. Exemplary relationship building, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complex matters with executive management and board level stakeholders.
  3. Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
  4. Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Education

A Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree from highly regarded, nationally recognized, and accredited institutions.

Licenses

Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel.

Compensation

Estimated annual salary range: $110,000-$180,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

This role will also receive an Annual Incentive Plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive plan.

Benefits 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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