Corporate Securities Attorney

This Senior Counsel position at US Foods, Inc. is responsible for overseeing compliance with securities law and managing public company reporting.

• Securities Law Compliance and Reporting
  • Oversight of 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.
• 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.

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.

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000 per annum, plus annual incentive plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive. Benefits 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.