Assistant General Counsel - Corporate

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited's client in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Corporate & Securities Attorney with 5+ years of experience to lead governance and SEC matters in a large public company. The role involves preparing board materials, drafting resolutions, and ensuring governance standards are met.

Responsibilities include subsidiary management, SEC compliance, and collaboration with the GC and executive team on risk and transactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of securities law and public company compliance experience.
• Lead legal support for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Support corporate governance and corporate secretary functions.
• Oversee outside counsel budgets and improve compliance processes.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead general corporate governance and securities matters.
• Assist with Board and committee materials and minutes.
• Draft and review resolutions and corporate documents.
• Ensure conformity with governance standards.
• Manage subsidiary governance and SEC compliance.
• Handle other general corporate matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Securities law

Governance

M&A

Global trade

Job description

AGC – Corporate & Securities (Arizona)

If you're a Corporate & Securities Attorney with 5+ years of experience and are looking for the next step in your legal career, we have a great opportunity to join a well-established legal department of a large public company. Latitude’s client is seeking a corporate attorney to lead general corporate governance and securities matters, assist with Board of Directors and committee meeting materials and minutes, draft and review resolutions and other corporate documents, ensuring conformity with legal and governance standards, and handle subsidiary management and SEC compliance, among other general corporate matters. This is a permanent role onsite in Scottsdale, AZ.

Basic Requirements For The AGC – Corporate & Securities

• 5+ years of experience with securities law and public company compliance matters, including SEC and stock exchange filings, investor communications, Regulation FD, and annual shareholder meetings
• Lead legal support for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic transactions
• Support corporate governance and corporate secretary functions, including preparing board and committee materials, maintaining governance policies, advising on subsidiary governance, and supporting global entity management
• Partner with the GC and executive team on material legal and risk management matters, oversee outside counsel budgets, and develop processes to improve compliance and efficiency
• Proven leadership capabilities and outstanding communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing industry and exposure to global trade matters preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing
• Outstanding references required

Position Details Of The AGC – Corporate & Securities

• Type of role: Counsel; permanent hire
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Onsite (Scottsdale, AZ); periodic travel may be required

Compensation

Pay: The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $205,000. This position is also eligible for bonuses and equity compensation. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!