Public Company Governance Counsel & Assistant Secretary

Brown & Brown; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Securities and Corporate Governance Counsel/Assistant Corporate Secretary to join our growing legal team. You will support governance, securities compliance, equity plans, entity management, and transactional support for mergers and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate has deep public company governance experience, SEC and NYSE familiarity, and the ability to collaborate across functions with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• JD is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in corporate governance and securities compliance at a public company or major law firm.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting and NYSE listing standards.
• Experience supporting equity compensation programs and insider compliance.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Board Support: Assist governance processes for the Board and committees, including agendas, minutes, and governance materials.
• Coordinate logistics for Board and committee meetings, including annual meetings and special sessions.
• Support director onboarding, independence assessments, and annual evaluations.
• Maintain and update governance documents such as bylaws, charters, and policies.

Skills

Travel is required

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Brown & Brown in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Securities and Corporate Governance Counsel/Assistant Corporate Secretary to join our growing legal team. You will support governance, securities compliance, equity plans, entity management, and transactional support for mergers and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate has deep public company governance experience, SEC and NYSE familiarity, and the ability to collaborate across functions with senior leadership.