Lawyer
Apply NowCompany: Synectics Inc.
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Job Description:
Qualifications
- Seeking a highly-motivated attorney to assist with securities regulation, financing transactions, and related corporate law issues.
- Ensures the Company complies with relevant laws and regulations.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the business advising and counseling on a variety of matters, including securities regulation, executive compensation, and corporate governance topics.
- The individual in this role will monitor trends in the Company's business performance, evolving regulatory requirements, and governance and disclosure best practices.
- Work closely with clients (including senior level personnel) to understand their needs and help them achieve business goals and objectives.
- Advise on SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K/Q, 8-K, and the Proxy Statement
- Advise on various financial disclosure matters, including earnings and other financial releases
- Advise on the Company's corporate financing matters, including U.S. and international debt offerings, credit facilities, derivative transactions, and share repurchase program
- Advise on relevant disclosure requirements associated with evolving environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") topics
- Provide counsel on the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and other securities-focused policies
- Support the preparation and organization of certain materials for Board and Committee meetings
- Assist with preparations for the Company's robust shareholder engagement program
- Participate in cross-functional task force to address shareholder proposals and other stakeholder inquiries
- Assist with preparations for the Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting
- Advise on Delaware law issues, including issues related to the by-laws or charter
- Provide legal support for ad-hoc projects coming from various departments, including Treasury, Investor Relations, and Accounting
- Collaborate closely with securities-focused paralegal, as well as the broader CSG Team professionals
Qualifications
- J.D. required.
- Admission to, and good standing in, any state bar in the United States.
- 7+ years of experience advising clients on securities regulation and corporate governance matters
- Prior in-house experience a plus
- Thorough understanding of SEC rules
- Knowledge of the NYSE listing standards and reporting requirements
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Working knowledge of financial statements
- Ability to be a strategic partner and trusted advisor for high-profile global business.
- Ability to work with and influence and lead cross-functional teams
- Ability to [participate/ communicate complex issues effectively] to senior level business leaders
- Ability to quickly take ownership of designated responsibilities and team processes, including review and continuous improvement of such processes
- Must exercise sound judgment, be able to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.