Corporate Affairs Attorney

Overview

Corporate legal counsel managing governance, SEC filings, and supervising paralegals.

Key Responsibilities

• sec filings
• regulatory compliance
• disclosure management
• board operations
• subsidiary management
• m&a support

Tasks

-Oversee disclosure processes and advise on Reg FD, insider trading policies, and earnings releases. -Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. -Ensure compliance with applicable NYSE listing standards and SEC rules. -Lead preparation and filing of SEC documents including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings. -Oversee management of domestic and international subsidiaries, including annual filings and corporate records. -Prepares and maintains official corporate notices, records, and actions of the board of directors and committees and ensures compliance with statutory reporting requirements. -Collaborate with outside counsel on global entity governance and regulatory requirements. -Provide legal support for M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions. -Ensuring corporate legal documents are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. -Monitor and develop procedures set in place by the board of directors/executive team regarding corporate governance, follow developments affecting corporate governance and make recommendations to the board on development of best practices. -Manage and mentor two paralegals, ensuring high performance, development, and alignment with department goals. -Coordinate with Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications on disclosure and compliance matters. -Coordinating the agenda for board of directors, committee and shareholder meetings and ensuring meeting minutes are recorded, and applicable next steps are completed. -Manage board and committee operations, including meeting logistics, resolutions, minutes, and annual calendars.

Requirements

• jd
• illinois license
• sec
• sox
• esg
• leadership

What You Bring

-J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for in-house counsel registration. -Proven experience advising senior leadership and boards of directors. -Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills. -Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and shareholder engagement. -Experience with cross-border governance or multinational entity structures. -Strong leadership skills and experience managing legal professionals. -Previous experience in a mid-size or large public company. -Expertise in SEC regulations, Exchange Act filings, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and NYSE rules. -5-7 years of legal experience with an emphasis on public company corporate governance and securities law (Mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred).

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-Flexible work arrangements -Adoption assistance -Parental leave -Tuition reimbursement -Employee Assistance Programs -Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off -Fertility & Family building support -Savings & Retirement benefits

About Cnh

-The company lists on the NYSE and serves global markets with iconic brands like Case IH and New Holland. -It designs and produces tractors, harvesters, backhoes and heavy equipment for agriculture and construction. -Typical projects include supplying integrated machine fleets, digital solutions, financing and aftermarket services. -A standout fact: in 2022 it spun off its Iveco commercial‑vehicle arm, refocusing on core farm and construction machinery.

Sector Specialisms