Corporate Governance Attorney, Corporate Secretary
Core
Provide counsel and support on a broad range of governance matters, including Proxy Statements, shareholder proposals, Annual Meetings, and Board operations for a public company.
Role type
Senior Corporate Governance Attorney / Corporate Secretary
Builds
Governance programs, Board materials, meeting agendas, minutes, and shareholder engagement initiatives
Domain
Public company corporate governance and securities law
Required skills
Corporate governance expertise, Securities law knowledge, Delaware fiduciary duties expertise, Board management, Shareholder engagement, Legal document drafting, Project management
Preferred skills
Managerial experience, Law firm or large company experience, ESG reporting knowledge
Technologies
Nasdaq rules, SEC regulations, Delaware law
Responsibilities
Develop and execute key governance actions; Supervise legal entity management program and subsidiary governance; Advise on Directors' fiduciary duties; Oversee Boards and Committees; Draft Board materials, agendas, and minutes; Manage Director orientation and elections; Assist with shareholder engagement and proxy advisory; Prepare ESG governance responses; Manage corporate governance guidelines and policies; Coordinate outside counsel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial responsibilities
