Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities & Governance

Sonida Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living seeks an experienced in-house attorney to lead securities and corporate governance matters for its publicly reported company. You will prepare SEC filings, support NYSE compliance, and advise cross-functional teams on disclosures, compensation disclosures, and governance practices.

Ideal candidates have a JD, bar, 5+ years in corporate/securities law, and strong writing and collaboration skills across Finance, HR, and Investor Relations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEC filings (10-K,10-Q,8-K) and proxy statements.
• Experience with Disclosure Committee processes and insider trading controls.
• Understanding of NYSE listing standards and securities regulations.
• Ability to track developments in corporate and regulatory law.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing SEC filings (10-K,10-Q,8-K, proxy statements) with Finance and CLO.
• Support Disclosure Committee activities and insider-trading compliance program.
• Ensure compliance with NYSE listing standards and securities laws/regulations.
• Research and monitor corporate/regulatory developments relevant to a public company.
• Assist with executive compensation disclosures and governance matters.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external advisors on compensation and related disclosures.
• Prepare board materials and governance documentation; support shareholder outreach and annual meeting materials.
• Draft and review vendor and commercial agreements impacting communities and corporate office.

Skills

SEC filings

Corporate governance

Securities law

Analytical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Bar in good standing (US)

Job description

Sonida Senior Living seeks an experienced in-house attorney to lead securities and corporate governance matters for its publicly reported company. You will prepare SEC filings, support NYSE compliance, and advise cross-functional teams on disclosures, compensation disclosures, and governance practices.

Ideal candidates have a JD, bar, 5+ years in corporate/securities law, and strong writing and collaboration skills across Finance, HR, and Investor Relations.