Sr. Counsel Corporate and Securities (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work) at US Foods, Inc. summary:
The Sr. Counsel Corporate and Securities oversees public company reporting and compliance with securities laws while advising management on corporate governance. This role requires leading legal aspects of capital transactions, handling corporate governance documentation, and providing strategic support for mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate securities law, possess strong negotiation skills, and be licensed to practice law.
This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.
Responsibilities:
Securities Law Compliance and Reporting
Oversee and manage all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports.
Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank regulations.
Provide counsel on insider trading compliance, disclosure policies, and other SEC-related regulatory matters.
Work with finance, investor relations, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely disclosure of financial and non-financial information
Corporate Governance
Advise management on corporate governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and shareholder relations.
Manage corporate governance documentation, including drafting board resolutions, charters, bylaws, and preparing materials for board and committee meetings.
Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements affecting corporate governance and develop strategies to ensure compliance.
Transactional and Strategic Support
Lead legal aspects of capital markets transactions, including public and private equity and debt offerings, stock repurchase programs, and other financing activities.
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction agreements, and managing closings.
Work closely with cross-functional teams on transaction strategy, timelines, and integration planning.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Relationships:
Internal: Legal team colleagues, investor relations, executive compensation, treasury
External: Outside counsel, government agencies, board of directors, proxy advisory companies, third parties
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience of relevant experience in corporate securities law, complex commercial transactions, and at least 3 years in an in-house public company or large law firm environment.
Required skills include exemplary relationship building, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complex matters with executive management and board level stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
Minimum travel - approximately 10%
Education:
Licenses
Universal Pay Verbiage:
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000
This role will also receive : Annual incentive plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Keywords:
corporate counsel, securities law, corporate governance, public company reporting, legal compliance, mergers and acquisitions, transactional law, insider trading, regulatory compliance, legal support
