Managing Counsel, SEC

TRS Recovery Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel Your Life program to support well

Paid holidays and generous time away

No-cost mental health support

Living Proof program to recognize peer

Eight Employee Resource Groups

Unparalleled professional growth with

Medical

Job summary

Fiserv is seeking a Managing Counsel, SEC to provide in-house legal support focused on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, governance, and disclosures. This role collaborates with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, HR, CSR, and other corporate teams to assess risk and advise on regulatory matters, ensuring clarity and confidence in corporate decisions.

The successful candidate will lead SEC filings, advise on compensation programs, supervise NASDAQ-related matters, and support the board with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience supporting Securities and Exchange Commission reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and NASDAQ compliance.
• Experience advising corporate functions on legal, regulatory, operational and strategic risks in a public company or law firm.
• Experience developing legal recommendations and presenting options to stakeholders.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction or equivalent authorization.
• Juris Doctor degree or higher from ABA-approved school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for SEC filings and governance disclosures.
• Partner with HR on executive and employee compensation matters and disclosures.
• Review incentive compensation program materials, plans and agreements for US and international needs.
• Support Treasury on debt financing, credit facilities, and related disclosures.
• Collaborate with CSR to review regulatory requirements, reports, and communications.
• Support the board and corporate functions with research and responses to legal questions.
• Identify legal, operational and strategic risks and propose practical actions.

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Title

Managing Counsel, SEC

About your role:

You will provide legal support for corporate functions at Fiserv, with emphasis on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, public company governance and disclosure matters. You will work with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility and other corporate teams to manage legal requirements, assess risk and support decisions that help Fiserv operate with clarity and confidence.

What you'll do:

• Provide legal support for Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings and NASDAQ compliance matters.
• Partner with Human Resources to advise on executive and employee compensation matters, including the design, administration and disclosure of compensation programs and arrangements.
• Review incentive compensation program materials in the United States and internationally, including plan documents, award agreements, employee communications, securities requirements and regulatory requirements in coordination with local counsel, as appropriate.
• Support Treasury on debt financing and credit facilities, including related documentation, compliance obligations and disclosure matters.
• Partner with Corporate Social Responsibility to review regulatory requirements, reports, disclosures, policies and related communications.
• Provide legal support for the board of directors and corporate functions, including research and responses to legal questions that arise from daily business activities.
• Identify potential legal, operational and strategic risks and recommend practical actions that support business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.

Experience you'll need to have:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience
• Experience supporting Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings and NASDAQ compliance.
• Experience advising corporate functions on legal, regulatory, operational and strategic risks in a public company or law firm environment.
• Experience developing legal recommendations, presenting options to stakeholders and resolving complex business issues through written and verbal guidance.
• Active license to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction, active and in good standing, or equivalent authorization to provide legal counsel in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Juris Doctor degree or higher from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or proper state authorities, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

Experience that would be great to have:

• Law firm experience advising public company clients on securities, governance or disclosure matters.
• Experience in public company SEC reporting.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and advising on executive compensation, incentive compensation, debt financing, credit facility or corporate social responsibility matters.

How you'll work:

This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity. This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.

Sponsorship:

You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Benefits at Fiserv:

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers' extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Medical