Lead Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance

McKesson Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 10 health care company, seeks a Lead Counsel for Securities & Corporate Governance. The role leads governance, disclosure, and SEC reporting efforts across MMS and corporate functions, advising executives and boards.

Reporting to the Managing Principal Counsel, CG/ST, the role develops training, aligns disclosure controls, and supports transition as MMS becomes Wellverse. Hybrid work in Richmond, VA, with remote options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEC and stock exchange rules, including board disclosures.
• Experience building governance, disclosure, and compliance processes.
• Clear, practical counsel to executives, directors, and shareholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Work with Assistant Corporate Secretary to build and continuously improve governance, board processes, disclosure controls, and public-company readiness.
• Assist in corporate secretarial operations on an as-needed basis.
• Lead shareholder engagement, coordinate roadshows, and liaise with Investor Relations, Communications, and senior leadership.
• Respond to shareholder inquiries and coordinate with ISS/Glass Lewis on proxy matters.
• Develop proxy statement disclosure strategies and manage shareholder proposals and responses.
• Monitor SEC developments and implement governance and reporting changes.
• Provide training on securities law, governance, and compliance obligations.

Skills

SEC and stock rules

Governance & compliance

Executive counsel

Matrixed organization

Education

Juris doctor degree or equivalent

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Lead Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance

Location: Richmond, VA, USA - 9954 Mayland Drive - hybrid. Remote also available

Competitive base pay, benefits, bonus program

The McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. (MMS) Legal Department is seeking an experienced, highly organized Lead Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance to join its Corporate Governance & Strategic Transactions (CG&ST) pillar.

The role reports to the Managing Principal Counsel, CG&ST. This attorney will provide strategic, practical legal counsel on securities law, corporate governance, SEC reporting, Board and committee matters, shareholder engagement, and public company compliance. The successful candidate will help design and implement scalable governance, disclosure, reporting, and compliance processes as MMS prepares to operate as an independent public company.

What You'll Do

• Work with Assistant Corporate Secretary to build and continuously improve the governance function, including Board processes, governance policies, governance technology, disclosure controls, and public-company readiness initiatives.

• Assist in the operations of the corporate secretarial function, on an as needed basis

• Participate in development of and execute the company's shareholder engagement strategy, including responding to shareholder inquiries, coordinating governance roadshows, and partnering with Investor Relations, Communications, Executive Compensation, Sustainability, and senior leadership. Serve as a key point of contact with proxy advisory firms, including ISS and Glass Lewis.

• Respond to shareholder inquiries and conduct proactive outreach to key shareholders. Organize and engage in biannual governance roadshows, coordinating with investor relations, communications, executive compensation, the Chief Counsel, Sustainability and other stakeholders. Engage with ISS or Glass Lewis as appropriate.

• Participate in development of and execute proxy statement disclosure strategy, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to prepare, draft, and review governance disclosures, manage shareholder proposals, and oversee responses and "no-action" requests.

• Build processes to monitor, assess, and implement developments relevant to corporate governance, proxy statements and shareholder engagement, including best practice and trend developments.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on a broad range of securities law, corporate governance, and public company matters.

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs and practical guidance for business, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders on securities law, corporate governance, and public company compliance obligations.

• Build and enhance scalable disclosure and reporting processes and serve as the legal lead for SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, in close partnership with Corporate Financial Reporting and other stakeholders.

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of disclosure controls, public company compliance programs, and applicable listing compliance processes. Collaborate in the preparation and review of SEC filings and other regulatory disclosures.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and Communications teams on external communications, such as earnings releases and press releases

• Build and oversee insider trading compliance processes, including trading clearance procedures, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, equity transaction reviews, and share repurchase activities.

• Build processes to monitor, assess, and implement applicable developments in SEC rules, legal policies and compliance relevant to corporate governance and reporting, and support internal education, policy development, implementation and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris doctor degree or equivalent

• 7+ years relevant experience practicing as an attorney in public company governance and securities laws

• Admitted to practice before a state bar, with active license in good standing

Critical Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of SEC and stock exchange rules and related considerations, particularly as apply to board composition, director independence, conflicts, related person transactions, and proxy statement disclosures.

• Experience building or enhancing governance, disclosure, and compliance processes.

• Proficiency in communicating with and providing clear, practical counsel to executives, directors, shareholders, business teams, and other stakeholders.

• Efficiency in working both independently and collaboratively, with a record of developing strong working relationships in a matrixed enterprise environment.

About MMS

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Career Level

IC-Professional-P4

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$156,800 - $261,300

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