Corporate Affairs Lawyer

CNH Industrial; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector is seeking a seasoned Corporate Affairs Lawyer to ensure legal excellence across governance and SEC compliance in their Oak Brook office. The role involves managing corporate legal matters and leading a team while ensuring adherence to best practices and regulations. Candidates should have a J.D. and at least 10 years of relevant legal experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Opportunities for self-development

Paid leave for specific activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of legal experience in corporate governance and securities law.
• Expertise in SEC regulations and corporate compliance.
• Experience advising senior leadership and boards.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate governance, board support, and SEC compliance.
• Supervise two paralegals and oversee corporate legal matters.
• Provide legal support for M&A and other corporate transactions.

Skills

Corporate Governance

SEC Regulations

Public Company Compliance

Securities Law

Leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Job description

Overview

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

We are seeking a seasoned Corporate Affairs Lawyer to join our Legal team at our Oak Brook, Illinois office. This is a critical role for an experienced legal professional with deep expertise in corporate governance, SEC reporting, and public company compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of corporate legal matters, supervising two paralegals, and working closely with executive leadership to ensure legal and regulatory excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Coordinating the agenda for board of directors, committee and shareholder meetings and ensuring meeting minutes are recorded, and applicable next steps are completed.
• Ensuring corporate legal documents are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains official corporate notices, records, and actions of the board of directors and committees and ensures compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor and develop procedures set in place by the board of directors/executive team regarding corporate governance, follow developments affecting corporate governance and make recommendations to the board on development of best practices.
• Manage board and committee operations, including meeting logistics, resolutions, minutes, and annual calendars.

Public Company Compliance

• Lead preparation and filing of SEC documents including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Oversee disclosure processes and advise on Reg FD, insider trading policies, and earnings releases.
• Coordinate with Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications on disclosure and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NYSE listing standards and SEC rules.

Entity & Corporate Management

• Oversee management of domestic and international subsidiaries, including annual filings and corporate records.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on global entity governance and regulatory requirements.

Transactional Support

• Provide legal support for M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor two paralegals, ensuring high performance, development, and alignment with department goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on public company corporate governance and securities law (Mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred).
• Expertise in SEC regulations, Exchange Act filings, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and NYSE rules.
• Proven experience advising senior leadership and boards of directors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cross-border governance or multinational entity structures.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and shareholder engagement.
• Previous experience in a mid-size or large public company.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing legal professionals.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills.

Company Benefits

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

This position pays: $160,650 - $196,350 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

EEO

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional informationhere.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.