Corporate Counsel – Securities and Corporate Governance
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a Securities and Corporate Governance Counsel to join its growing legal team in Boston MA. The successful candidate will have significant experience with SEC, NYSE, and DE requirements and filings, governance and board matters, and a willingness to expand into other substantive areas to support business needs. This position will report to the Vice President & Associate General Counsel.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in the preparation of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Reports, and other SEC-related documents
- Assist with planning and executing the Annual Meeting of Stockholders
- Work closely with senior leadership and investor relations regarding disclosure matters and NYSE, SEC and corporate law requirements, including Reg FD and use of non-GAAP financial measures, and participate in disclosure committee meetings
- Assist with public company communications, including press releases and investor presentations
- Assist with administering the Insider Trading Policy, 10b5-1 plans, and related employee and director equity matters
- Support the Treasury function, including advice on compliance with debt covenants
- Support public company secretarial function, including assisting with the preparation of Board and committee materials
- Support Internal Audit with SOX compliance matters
- Support M&A activity
- Stay current on governance trends and best practices, SEC and NYSE developments
What You'll Need:
- Juris Doctorate
- Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar, or ability to be admitted as in-house counsel in Florida
- At least 8+ years relevant SEC reporting and securities law compliance experience; at least 5 years law firm experience
- Experience working with Boards of Directors and senior management
- Highly organized and ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Strong business acumen and ability to advise on business-related legal issues and understand business consequences of legal advice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, good business judgment and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
- Position may require travel
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