Senior Attorney - Securities
Stepan Company
Provide legal counsel on securities compliance, governance, and finance/M&A matters.
13 days ago ago
$145,000 - $230,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Northbrook, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemical Manufacturing
Surfactant Technology
Polymer Science
Sustainability Solutions
Industrial Solutions
Consumer Product Development
Sector Specialisms
Specialty Chemicals
Intermediate Chemicals
Surfactants
Consumer Cleaning Products
Industrial Cleaning Products
Disinfection Products
Agricultural Solutions
Oilfield Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
sec filings
board materials
m&a support
corporate governance
compliance monitoring
legal due diligence
- Provide legal support for capital markets transactions, bank financings, and tax restructuring projects.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the annual meeting of stockholders.
- Prepare and coordinate board and committee meeting materials in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Conduct legal due diligence and assist with documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Manage global subsidiary governance, draft organizational documentation, and maintain comprehensive corporate records.
- Counsel on a range of corporate-related matters such as executive compensation, equity plans, stock administration and related policies.
- Advise on corporate governance best practices and evolving regulatory expectations.
- Support the company’s sustainability reporting.
- Coordinate with external counsel on specialized securities and transactional matters.
- Advise on securities law issues including Regulation FD, insider trading policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Partner with Investor Relations on earnings releases, investor presentations, and disclosure matters.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, and Tax on cross-functional projects.
- Support Deputy General Counsel in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and other complex corporate transactions from initial agreement to closing.
- Provide legal support for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including preparing and drafting meeting materials and resolutions, managing board/committee communications, maintaining corporate minutes and records, and onboarding new directors.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, NASDAQ rules, and industry standards (e.g., ISS, Glass Lewis).
- Support global legal initiatives and contribute to subsidiary governance and compliance.
- Maintain responsibility for the legal aspects of all SEC filings (including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements and Section 16 filings) and ensure continuous compliance with SEC and exchange regulations.
What you bring
jd
licensed
securities
7+ years
in‑house
drafting
- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Prior in-house experience at a public company or law firm with a strong securities practice preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of legal experience, with significant exposure to securities law, corporate governance, and transactional work.
- High integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.
- Profit Sharing
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K with Match
- Reactions – Recognition Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Discretionary Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
- Adoption Assistance
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Company
Overview
Over 60 Facilities
Global Manufacturing Presence
Stepan operates over 60 manufacturing facilities worldwide, with a strong presence in major global regions.
- A global leader in specialty chemicals, specializing in surfactants, polymers, and other specialty products.
- Serves industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, and personal care, providing high-quality chemical solutions.
- Known for consistent financial growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions and innovation.
- Creates sustainable, high-performance chemicals that improve products and processes for its clients.
- Offers services in technical support and product development to its partners.
- Recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions that contribute to industries' sustainability efforts.
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Service
35% reduction in GHG emissions
GHG Emissions Target
35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to a 2016 baseline.
100% water resilience projects
Water Resilience
Achieving 100% implementation of water resilience projects at high-risk sites by 2030.
90% renewable electricity
Renewable Energy Use
90% of electricity use will be sourced from renewable or zero-carbon sources by 2030.
11% GHG reduction achieved
GHG Reduction Progress
Achieved an 11% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per metric ton across sites compared to a 2016 baseline.
- 90% of electricity use from renewable or zero-carbon sources by 2030
- 20% reduction in hazardous waste generation and 10% reduction in landfilled manufacturing waste by 2030
- Achieved ~11% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per metric ton across sites (2022 vs 2016 baseline)
- Reduced water usage by 40% at 2016 baseline sites
- 20% of global electricity sourced from renewables by 2025
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 certifications across manufacturing sites
- ACC Responsible Care RCMS participation (US sites)
- EcoVadis Gold status, ranking in top 4%–6% of chemical manufacturers
- Launched EMBRACE Employee Resource Group ('Empowering Black Resources and Cultural Ethnicity')
- EMBRACE supports scholarships (FOSSI) at HBCUs, including a four-year sponsorship for first-year students
- EMBRACE organized back-to-school gift card drive and canned-food donation for local communities
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