Senior Corporate Securities Lawyer

The Senior Corporate Securities Lawyer position at US Foods, Inc. presents an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in securities law compliance and corporate governance.

We are seeking a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Securities Law Compliance and Reporting:
  • Oversight of all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including preparation and filing of regulatory filings, such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
  • 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.
• 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.

• Minimum 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.
• Strong relationship-building skills, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel.

The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000. In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and 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, will also be provided.