Senior Counsel - Securities
The candidate will cover the entire spectrum of corporate and securities matters that confront a public US company, including preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and proxy statements, section 16 filings, filings with the NASDAQ, assisting with matters related to the board of directors and advising on corporate governance, investor relations, corporate affairs and treasury-related matters. Will ensure compliance with, federal and state securities and corporate laws, as well as applicable rules and regulations of NASDAQ and industry organizations that affect public company reporting or compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd Frank, ISS, Glass Lewis, etc. Prepare and review SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, registration statements, etc. Provide corporate secretarial support for the company's Board of Directors and annual shareholders meeting, including preparing and reviewing materials for the Board of Directors and its committees and the company's proxy statement. Prepare company documents, such as minutes, consents, resolutions and certificates, charters and policies. Advise on other securities law issues, including the company's insider trading policy and Regulation FD compliance. Advise on the company's financing activities, including preparing related documents and advising internal clients. Advise on the executive compensation matters and preparing/reviewing equity compensation disclosure. Review and analyze earnings releases, analyst/investor conferences, disclosure issues and shareholder proposals. Collaborate with, advise, and support a broad range of departments and functions, including accounting, treasury, investor relations, corporate affairs and others as needed.
The candidate should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and top academic credentials. Must have 5+ years of strong experience with SEC, corporate governance and corporate finance. Prior law firm experience is required. In-house corporate experience is preferred.
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