Senior Counsel, Corporate Finance
Remote
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned corporate finance attorney to join our in-house legal team. As Senior Counsel, Corporate Finance, you will advise on all aspects of our capital-markets activities, debt and equity financings, securities compliance and corporate governance. You will work closely with the General Counsel, CFO, Treasurer and business leaders to structure transactions, manage regulatory filings, and ensure we maintain best-in-class legal and disclosure practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Capital-Markets Transactions
– Lead legal work on public and private equity offerings, debt issuances, credit-facility negotiations, commercial paper and bridge loans
– Draft and negotiate term sheets, indentures, loan agreements, purchase agreements, security documents and related side‐letters
– Coordinate due diligence, disclosure documentation and closing logistics across internal and external stakeholders
• Securities Compliance & Reporting
– Manage preparation and filing of SEC registration statements, periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), Form D’s and Blue Sky notices
– Advise on ongoing reporting obligations under the Securities Act and Exchange Act, including insider trading policies, Section 16 compliance and proxy-statement disclosures
– Partner with Finance, IR and External Auditors on MD&A, risk‐factor updates and earnings-release legal review
• Corporate Governance & Board Support
– Draft and maintain corporate charters, bylaws, committee charters, board resolutions and minutes
– Advise the Board and C-suite on governance best practices, conflict-of-interest procedures and director independence requirements
– Coordinate annual shareholder meetings and consent solicitations
• Strategic Projects & M&A Support
– Provide corporate-finance counsel in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
– Collaborate on valuation, financing structures and integration planning from a legal / regulatory perspective
• Outside Counsel & Process Management
– Select and manage external law firms, negotiate fee arrangements and oversee budgets for finance-related matters
– Implement and refine processes and playbooks to streamline document generation, approvals and closing checklists
Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; admission to the Texas bar required
• 6+ years of transactional experience advising on corporate finance, securities offerings and related compliance matters (law-firm and/or in-house)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws (Securities Act, Exchange Act, Regulation D, Regulation S, Rule 144A, Section 16) and corporate governance best practices
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions end-to-end, from term-sheet negotiation through closing and post-closing compliance
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project-management skills; high attention to detail
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal requirements into practical solutions
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership
EEO STATEMENT
The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any employee, intern, or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding staffing, selection, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position.
We are seeking a seasoned corporate finance attorney to join our in-house legal team. As Senior Counsel, Corporate Finance, you will advise on all aspects of our capital-markets activities, debt and equity financings, securities compliance and corporate governance. You will work closely with the General Counsel, CFO, Treasurer and business leaders to structure transactions, manage regulatory filings, and ensure we maintain best-in-class legal and disclosure practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Capital-Markets Transactions
– Lead legal work on public and private equity offerings, debt issuances, credit-facility negotiations, commercial paper and bridge loans
– Draft and negotiate term sheets, indentures, loan agreements, purchase agreements, security documents and related side‐letters
– Coordinate due diligence, disclosure documentation and closing logistics across internal and external stakeholders
• Securities Compliance & Reporting
– Manage preparation and filing of SEC registration statements, periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), Form D’s and Blue Sky notices
– Advise on ongoing reporting obligations under the Securities Act and Exchange Act, including insider trading policies, Section 16 compliance and proxy-statement disclosures
– Partner with Finance, IR and External Auditors on MD&A, risk‐factor updates and earnings-release legal review
• Corporate Governance & Board Support
– Draft and maintain corporate charters, bylaws, committee charters, board resolutions and minutes
– Advise the Board and C-suite on governance best practices, conflict-of-interest procedures and director independence requirements
– Coordinate annual shareholder meetings and consent solicitations
• Strategic Projects & M&A Support
– Provide corporate-finance counsel in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
– Collaborate on valuation, financing structures and integration planning from a legal / regulatory perspective
• Outside Counsel & Process Management
– Select and manage external law firms, negotiate fee arrangements and oversee budgets for finance-related matters
– Implement and refine processes and playbooks to streamline document generation, approvals and closing checklists
Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; admission to the Texas bar required
• 6+ years of transactional experience advising on corporate finance, securities offerings and related compliance matters (law-firm and/or in-house)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws (Securities Act, Exchange Act, Regulation D, Regulation S, Rule 144A, Section 16) and corporate governance best practices
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions end-to-end, from term-sheet negotiation through closing and post-closing compliance
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project-management skills; high attention to detail
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal requirements into practical solutions
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership
EEO STATEMENT
The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any employee, intern, or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding staffing, selection, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position.
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