Senior Securities & Governance Counsel

Ultipro; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living seeks a Sr. Corporate Counsel to oversee securities and corporate governance for a NYSE-listed company. The role entails SEC filings, disclosure controls, governance policy work, and daily collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and operations.

You will advise on executive compensation and equity disclosures, coordinate shareholder activities, and support regulatory inquiries as needed. A J.D. and 5+ years in corporate/securities law are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, including 3+ years in corporate or securities law.
• Experience advising public companies on SEC filings and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of federal securities laws, NYSE requirements, and corporate compliance.
• Excellent writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work across departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings) with Finance and the Chief Legal Officer.
• Support the Disclosure Committee process, materials, follow-up items, and insider trading compliance program.
• Help ensure NYSE listing standards compliance and applicable securities laws.
• Research and track corporate/regulatory developments relevant to a public company.
• Provide legal support for executive compensation and equity programs, including governance and disclosures.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external advisors on compensation initiatives and compliance.
• Support corporate governance activities: board materials, governance policies, and best practices.
• Coordinate annual shareholder meeting activities, proxy statement preparation, and communications.
• Cross-functional partnership with Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, HR on securities law, disclosure, and governance matters.
• Advise on resident agreements, state licensing questions, and regulatory issues affecting day-to-day operations.
• Draft/review vendor contracts and other commercial arrangements; manage disputes and regulatory inquiries with outside counsel.

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Sonida Senior Living seeks a Sr. Corporate Counsel to oversee securities and corporate governance for a NYSE-listed company. The role entails SEC filings, disclosure controls, governance policy work, and daily collaboration with Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and operations.

You will advise on executive compensation and equity disclosures, coordinate shareholder activities, and support regulatory inquiries as needed. A J.D. and 5+ years in corporate/securities law are required.