Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

The Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities will serve as a corporate generalist, with expertise in securities law, M&A, corporate financing transactions, and general contract law.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide strategic direction and advice to senior management.

Duties/Responsibilities

SEC & Governance

• Offers expert legal advice on corporate and securities laws, and corporate governance matters; support and present to the Board and its committees as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with periodic SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), and manage the preparation of 8-Ks, proxy statements, and NYSE listing requirements.
• Manages legal aspects of quarterly earnings, investor relations disclosures, and shareholder-related matters.
• Provides advice and counsel on public company obligations, public disclosures, and corporate governance.
• Offers legal support to Finance, Accounting, Equity Administration, Tax, Insurance, and Investor Relations teams.
• Assists with Board and Committee compliance with corporate documents, charters, and guidelines, and assist with preparing meeting agendas and materials.

M&A

• Advises management on M&A agreements and manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation and post-merger integration.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure successful transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Drafts and negotiates transaction documents related to stock/asset purchases, letters of intent and confidentiality agreements.

Corporate Finance

• Provides legal support and counsel for complex financing transactions, including debt and equity offerings, and credit facilities.

Contracts

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor/supplier, technology, data sharing, SaaS, employment, franchise, dealer/distributor, retail, marketing, letter of intent, non-disclosure, etc.

Leadership

• Offers legal advice to the CEO, General Counsel, senior executive management, and department heads.
• Delivers timely, effective, and business-sensitive legal services to achieve organizational goals.
• Builds and maintain relationships across all organizational levels, serving as a trusted advisor on legal matters.
• Supervises outside counsel as needed.
• Conducts business dealings with high ethical standards and adherence to legal requirements.

Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctorate Degree and active State Bar Admission.
• 8+ years of experience as a corporate securities lawyer, either in-house at a public company, at a law firm, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of NYSE/SEC compliance and corporate governance standards.
• Demonstrated legal expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance.
• Strong background in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Business-oriented approach to problem solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in navigating a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to self-direct, take initiative, and work independently.
• Effective multitasking and project management skills.
• Sound judgment in critical decision-making.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work well across departments.

Pay and Recognition: 

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off 
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match 
• Paid training 
• Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible

Insurance / Retirement: 

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans 
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave) 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Health savings 
• Flex spending accounts (tax free) 
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans 
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term) 
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development: 

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development 
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System 

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages: 

• Student loan relief resources 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs 
• Scholarship awards 
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours 
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

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