Corporate & Securities Counsel — Global Governance

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a qualified Corporate Counsel to provide general legal advice to the business and support the Corporate and Securities Team.

You will handle board and committee meetings, governance matters, SEC filings, and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and negotiate contracts.

JD and law license required with 5+ years in corporate governance and securities; strong communication and leadership needed.

Qualifications

• JD, Law degree from accredited law school.
• BA/BS, Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences from accredited university or college
• 5+ Years of experience with corporate governance and securities and related issues in a law firm or corporate legal function
• Licensed to practice law in relevant legal jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Support board governance, including director onboarding, meeting preparation, compliance with applicable listing standards and regulatory requirements, and effective governance best practices.
• Advise on public company securities law matters, including Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, SEC filings, disclosure obligations, and related policies.
• Prepare, review, and file periodic and current reports (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, and other SEC documents.
• Provide guidance on earnings announcements and regular communications with shareholders.
• Support financing and other capital projects from inception through ongoing compliance.
• Monitor and provide advice with respect to corporate governance and securities issues and work with team to develop best practices for implementation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on securities and governance matters.
• Provide legal support for sustainability initiatives and reporting.
• Provide legal support for corporate merger and acquisition activities.
• General contract review and negotiation (e.g., confidentiality agreements, vendor service contracts, guarantees and comfort letters, service level agreements).

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Contract review

Legal negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Legal research

Education

JD, Law degree

BA/BS degree

Job description

RGA in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a qualified Corporate Counsel to provide general legal advice to the business and support the Corporate and Securities Team.

You will handle board and committee meetings, governance matters, SEC filings, and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and negotiate contracts.

JD and law license required with 5+ years in corporate governance and securities; strong communication and leadership needed.