Assistant General Counsel, Chief Governance Officer

Linde plc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Employee discount

Education & growth

Job summary

Linde plc, based in Danbury, CT, seeks an Assistant General Counsel and Chief Governance Officer to lead the corporate governance framework, oversee board operations, and ensure regulatory compliance across SEC, Nasdaq and Irish law where applicable.

The role advises the Board and executive leadership on governance strategy, manages records and disclosures, and guides investor communications while upholding the highest standards of integrity.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admission to at least one state bar required.
• 12+ years of experience in corporate governance, corporate law and securities regulation.
• Prior experience as corporate secretary or deputy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior executive responsible for the company’s corporate governance framework and board effectiveness.
• Advise the Board, CEO and leadership on governance strategy and regulatory matters.
• Oversee board operations, records, securities compliance, and governance disclosures.

Skills

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Securities regulation

Board liaison

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Assistant General Counsel - Chief Governance Officer

Assistant General Counsel - Chief Governance Officer

Danbury, CT, United States | req27806

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role, you will serve as the senior executive responsible for thecompany’s corporate governance framework, ensuring effective functioning of theBoard of Directors and its committees while promoting the highest standards ofintegrity, transparency, and regulatory compliance
• This role is a key advisor to the Board, CEO, CLO andexecutive leadership on governance strategy, corporate law matters, andstakeholder engagement
• You will manage all aspects of board operations,corporate recordkeeping, securities compliance, and governance-relateddisclosure
• You will manage thesupport and preparation of materials for meetings of the Board ofDirectors and its Committees, including drafting agendas, narratives andproposed resolutions and coordinating with the CEO and senior executiveson presentations and related materials
• Oversee thecompany’s corporate governance framework, policies and best practicebenchmarking
• Advise theBoard, CEO and senior management on emerging governance trends, regulatorychanges, and institutional investor and proxy advisory firm expectations
• Ensurecompliance with SEC, Nasdaq and other applicable regulatory filing anddisclosure requirements (including without limitation requirementsapplicable to the company under Irish law)
• Overseepreparation and filing of annual proxy statement, Section 16 filings, andgovernance-related disclosure in 10-K and 10-Q report
• Providegovernance input into annual reports and stakeholder communications
• You will manage annualmeeting of shareholders, including shareholder proposals and votingprocesses and supportshareholder engagement efforts and governance-related investorcommunications
• Management ofcorporate secretary recordkeeping, including form documents, Board minutesand materials, attendance records and documentation related to directorsand officers
• Maintain clearand regular engagement with senior leaders in the Law Department and, asappropriate, members of the Board of Directors, other corporatestakeholders, and external entities
• Compile anddistribute Board and Committee meeting books and materials electronicallythrough BoardVantage
• Manage andoversee director compensation program, including deferrals is part of your role
• Manage thedrafting, distribution and collection of D&O questionnaires, includingwithout limitation as it relates to director and office equity holdings
• Manage the onboardingprocess for new directors, as well as to maintain andmanage the company’s insider trading policy, including stock tradingwindows and blackout notices
• Also, you will oversee entitymanagement and corporate services, including incorporations, amendments,qualifications, withdrawals, name changes, and tracking registrations /filing reports
• Maintenance ofthe company's subsidiaries and their respective state and other licenses

What makes you great

• A Juris Doctordegree from accredited U.S. law school, plus admission toat least one state bar is required plus 12+ years ofexperience in corporate governance, corporate law and securitiesregulation; prior experience serving as corporate secretary or deputypreferred
• Proven trackrecord supporting public company boards and executive leadership teams
• Deepunderstanding of SEC and stock exchange rules, corporate governance bestpractices and fiduciary duties
• Exceptionaljudgment and integrity
• You have strongcommunication skills and ability to interact effectively with directorsand senior leaders
• Ability toeffectively and confidentially manage complex and/or sensitive matters
• Leadershippresence and ability to influence across the organization

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit linde.com

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.