Chief Corporate Securities Lawyer

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States US Foods, Inc. Full time
Job Overview

The Chief Corporate Securities Lawyer role at US Foods, Inc. offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in corporate securities law and complex commercial transactions. As a hybrid position, you will work onsite three days a week and remotely for the remaining days.

About the Role

This senior-level position provides legal counsel on securities law compliance, corporate governance, and transactional support for capital markets activities. Your responsibilities will include managing public company reporting, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and advising management on best practices and fiduciary duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Securities Law Compliance and Reporting
    • Manage all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including 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.
    • Collaborate 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 duties as assigned by manager.
Requirements
  • 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; 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%.
Benefits
  • An estimated salary range of $110,000 to $180,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
  • Annual incentive plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive.
  • 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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