My client, a leading provider of life insurance and retirement solutions is seeking a Senior Securities Counsel. This role involves collaborating closely with the Disclosure Committee, Audit Committee, and various business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting, compliance with federal and state securities laws, and effective governance. The ideal candidate will provide expert legal counsel on capital markets transactions, proxy statements, and NYSE requirements, while staying abreast of regulatory developments to drive strategic recommendations and maintain robust compliance frameworks.
Job Description:
- Offer legal guidance and support for the preparation and review of the company's annual, periodic, and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), including coordinating with the Disclosure Committee.
- Manage the preparation and submission of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, 5).
- Provide legal counsel on the company's annual proxy statement and related matters
- Prepare and review earnings releases, financial supplements and presentations, providing legal advice for the quarterly earnings process
- Advise and negotiate documentation for the company's debt and equity capital markets transactions
- Advise on New York Stock Exchange governance and filing requirements.
- Stay updated on legislative and regulatory developments related to securities disclosure and recommend necessary changes.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws related to disclosure.
- Work closely with the Capital Markets team and Corporate Secretary on general corporate and securities matters.
- Supervise the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, including the preparation and review of meeting agendas and materials, and provide guidance to Audit Committee members on their responsibilities and functional inquiries
- Handle additional governance-related tasks as needed.
- Hybrid work environment - 3 days in office
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in public company disclosure matters
- JD from an accredited law school
