Hybrid Counsel, Securities and Governance

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About the role

  • Providing advice and counsel on disclosure issues under federal securities laws and New York Stock Exchange Listing Requirements, including Regulation F-D, Regulation G and the use of non-GAAP financial measures, contingencies and ASC 450, the securities offering process, forward-looking statements, and analyst and investor presentations.
  • Assisting with the preparation and review of reports filed with the SEC, including disclosures on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.
  • Leading all compliance with Section 16 and Section 13 reporting obligations.
  • Providing advice and counsel on legal issues related to the preparation of financial statements, accounting rules and pronouncements, and related financial disclosures.
  • Assisting with registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings by the Company, certain of its subsidiaries and employee benefit plans, including assisting with preparation of registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933, as well as offering and closing documents.
  • Managing various policies and programs administered by the Office of the Corporate Secretary, including the Insider Trading Policy.
  • From time to time, drafting and reviewing materials to be provided to the Board of Directors and its committees and drafting meeting minutes.
  • Assisting the sustainability team with the evolving disclosure landscape.
  • Communicating with and directing the work of outside counsel on a cost-effective basis.

Requirements

  • Law degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
  • Experience with and understanding of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulations S-K, S-X, FD, G, etc., Delaware (and other state) corporate law, and NYSE listing requirements.
  • At least five years of experience with advising public companies on securities, governance, sustainability and other public company matters; Mix of large law firm and prior in-house experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of corporate sustainability, corporate responsibility and sustainability reporting and best practices.
  • Self-directed, solution-focused individual with strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.
  • Strong oral and written communicator with an aptitude for critical thinking and succinctly presenting the best course of action.
  • Ability to manage a heavy and diverse workload, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and organize and execute with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to deal with unpredictability and rapidly changing priorities.
  • Willingness to put in long hours, from time-to-time as needed.
  • Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and gain credibility.
  • Ability to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback and boldly share ideas.

Benefits

  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
  • Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Job title

Counsel, Securities and Governance

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$110,000 - $172,100 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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