Sr. Counsel Corporate and Securities (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
US Foods
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The Sr. Counsel Corporate and Securities will be responsible for leading the company’s securities law and corporate governance functions, advising management on securities and public company-related matters. This position involves overseeing compliance with securities laws, managing public company reporting requirements, and supporting strategic transactions, including M&A and corporate finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have outstanding analytical skills, and proven experience working with public companies.
**This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.**
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Securities Law Compliance and Reporting**
+ Oversee and manage all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including the preparation and filing of 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.
+ Work with finance, investor relations, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely disclosure of financial and non-financial information
+ **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.
+ Other duties as assigned by manager.
**Relationships:**
+ **Internal:** Legal team colleagues, investor relations, executive compensation, treasury
+ **External:** Outside counsel, government agencies, board of directors, proxy advisory companies, third parties
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience 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.
+ Required skills include 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.
+ Minimum travel - approximately 10%
**Education:**
+ Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree with academic achievement from highly regarded, nationally recognized and accredited institutions.
**Licenses**
+ Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel.
**Universal Pay Verbiage:**
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000
This role will also receive : Annual incentive plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive. Benefits for this role may 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .
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