Strategic Corporate Counsel & Secretary

Jobtailor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior corporate counsel to advise senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk management. You will draft and review bylaws, policies, and major contracts, and manage SEC filings and governance materials.

This role coordinates board and committee meetings, maintains records, and supports subsidiary governance. Requires JD, bar admission, 5–10 years of experience, and strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across contracts and governance documents.
• Experience with SEC filings, proxy materials, and board materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as general legal counsel advising senior leadership, directors and managers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including the Corporation's annual proxy statement, contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across different jurisdictions, including SEC reporting obligations, stock exchange listing standards, and internal governance policies.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Manage legal risks and provide strategic solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate legal aspects of business transactions and projects.
• Keep abreast of legal developments relevant to the company's operations and industry.
• Coordinate board of directors and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, preparation and distribution of materials, and meeting logistics.
• Attend board and committee meetings and prepare accurate, complete, and timely minutes and corporate records.
• Coordinate subsidiary governance and entity management matters, including maintenance of related records, approvals, annual and special filings, subsidiary officer and director records, and the Corporation’s legal structure and organizational charts.
• Provide direct support to individual directors on governance-related matters, including assistance with stock ownership records, equity holding administration, and related documentation.
• Lead planning and execution of the annual meeting of shareholders.

Skills

Corporate governance

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation & drafting

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior corporate counsel to advise senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk management. You will draft and review bylaws, policies, and major contracts, and manage SEC filings and governance materials.

This role coordinates board and committee meetings, maintains records, and supports subsidiary governance. Requires JD, bar admission, 5–10 years of experience, and strong drafting and negotiation skills.