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Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Governance & Litigation, the Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance & Sustainability will provide legal guidance and strategic support on all matters related to corporate governance and sustainability.
How you'll make an impact
- Support the Board of Directors and its committees, including by coordinating and assisting with the preparation of meeting materials and other governance documents.
- Assist in preparing proxy statements, the planning of the annual shareholder meeting, and related governance actions.
- Advise on cross-functional initiatives aimed at integrating newly acquired entities into the company's governance framework.
- Monitor corporate governance best practices and related regulatory and legislative developments.
- Work cross-functionally to support the company's global legal entity operations, including formation, merger, and dissolution processes.
- Provide legal counsel on all sustainability-related matters, including environmental regulations, sustainability goals, and social impact initiatives.
- Monitor emerging sustainability laws, standards, and frameworks.
- Review and advise on sustainability disclosures, including sustainability reports.
Experience you'll bring
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- 4-5+ years of relevant work experience.
- In-house and / or big law firm experience.
- Knowledge of general corporate law and corporate governance best practices.
- Experience with legal entity management.
- Knowledge of global sustainability laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adjust as priorities shift.
- Ability to work independently, yet still be team-oriented and collaborative.
- Ability to build strong internal relationships and to act as a legal resource for business and functional leaders globally.
- Ability to apply strong problem solving skills and excellent judgment to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to anticipate risk and be proactive in planning and communicating accordingly, including determining who should be informed and engaged.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite; ability to ramp up quickly on other applications and systems, including document management system.
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