Securities Counsel
Andover, MA | Hybrid, 3 Days On-Site
$155,000-$258,000 Base Salary
A large, publicly traded global technology and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Department. This attorney will work closely with senior legal leadership and cross-functional business teams on a broad range of securities, SEC reporting, corporate governance, corporate finance, executive compensation, subsidiary management, and strategic transaction matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a securities-focused attorney to transition into, or continue growing within, a sophisticated public company legal department with significant exposure to senior leadership and key corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review SEC and Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, annual reports, and Section 16 filings.
- Advise on investor relations matters, including earnings releases, earnings scripts, investor presentations, and other external communications.
- Support corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters involving the Board of Directors and its committees.
- Assist with corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity offerings, refinancings, and related financing matters.
- Advise on equity compensation programs, employee stock purchase plans, executive compensation, and related matters.
- Support internal tax reorganizations and other strategic tax initiatives.
- Manage legal matters involving a portfolio of global subsidiaries, including intercompany agreements, corporate governance, and cash repatriation.
- Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and antitrust/regulatory matters.
- Partner closely with Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources, and other internal stakeholders.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on a variety of corporate and securities matters.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- 3+ years of focused securities and corporate governance experience, gained at a leading law firm and/or within the legal department of a publicly traded company.
- Strong knowledge of public company reporting, SEC disclosure, securities law, and corporate governance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and advising on disclosure matters.
- Excellent legal drafting, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex issues into practical business advice.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global corporate environment.
- Collaborative, commercially minded approach to working with legal and business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with finance and accounting concepts is beneficial.
Compensation & Benefits
- Bonuses: annual discretionary bonus paid up to 200%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
- Additional employee and equity-related programs may be available.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week on-site in Andover, Massachusetts. Candidates should be within reasonable commuting distance of the office or willing to relocate.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers significant exposure to public company securities work, SEC reporting, corporate governance, capital markets, executive compensation, and strategic transactions within a sophisticated international business. It is particularly well suited to a corporate/securities attorney looking for a broad and highly visible in-house role with substantial interaction across Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, HR, and executive leadership.
