Assistant General Counsel, Securities and Corporate Governance

1 day ago

Houston, Texas, United States Sysco Full time
Job Summary

The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal counsel and risk assessment to Sysco Corporation regarding SEC and NYSE reporting and compliance, corporate governance matters, corporate secretarial support, capital markets affairs, and M&A. This role will serve as the primary legal support for senior management, company executives, and leadership of key GSC functions, including accounting, finance, treasury, tax, corporate development, and investor relations.

ResponsibilitiesSecurities and Corporate Governance
  • Provide daily advice and counsel regarding compliance with federal securities and corporate laws, as well as applicable rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
  • Support the board of directors, including preparing and reviewing agendas, materials, and minutes for the board and its committees.
  • Prepare and review U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including periodic and current reports, Section 16 filings, and proxy statements.
  • Review press releases, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other significant public disclosures.
  • Advise on applicable securities law issues and various corporate governance policies and practices, including the company's insider trading policy, trading windows, and Regulation FD compliance.
  • Structure, negotiate, and document debt and equity financings.
  • Stay up-to-date on securities-related regulatory developments and provide tailored advice regarding potential impacts and solutions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Act as lead counsel and manage the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, including negotiations, due diligence, and review of documents and issues.
  • Coordinate and lead integration efforts on behalf of the legal team.
  • Develop form agreements and guidance to enhance efficiency.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials required.
  • 6+ years of legal experience, including at least 5 years practicing at either a major law firm or in-house legal department focusing on a broad range of securities and corporate governance matters.
  • Direct experience personally drafting Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act filings, including periodic reports, proxy statements, Section 16 reports, and registration statements.
  • Experience advising board of directors and senior executives regarding governance and securities issues.
  • Corporate transactional experience in all aspects of due diligence, risk assessment, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents for acquisitions and divestitures.
  • Prior in-house experience at a public company preferred.
Skills
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to senior executives and other Sysco senior leaders.
  • Creative problem-solving.
  • Aptitude to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
  • Strong leadership skills and client service orientation.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including the ability to conduct confidential conference calls/meetings.

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