Sr Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance

Now is the time to join Pacific Dental Services. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Under general direction from the designated VP, Deputy General Counsel, this position will work closely with attorneys and paralegals in the Legal Department, executives, corporate officers, members of the board of directors, shareholders, administrative support and with other business functions in the organization, to manage a broad range of corporate governance responsibilities and compliance. This is not a corporate officer position, but an attorney position supporting the corporate secretary officer function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with the corporate governing documents, corporate governance principles and legal standards, functioning autonomously within the legal department.

• Execute equity offerings, tender offers, employee restricted stock transactions, profits interests awards and other equity related transactions for private company employees and/or investors.

• Maintain, monitor and proactively manage corporate obligations and rights, including for strategic corporate investments and stock transactions pursuant to employee stock incentive programs and equity offerings.

• Guide on compliance with federal and state securities laws and regulations affecting corporate governance.

• Provide legal counsel regarding corporate governance, board functions and compliance with governing documents and applicable laws and regulations. Monitor corporate governance best practices and regulatory and legislative developments and provide proactive advice on compliance with applicable standards and updates to policies.

• Manage and maintain capitalization table through capitalization table software program.

• Manage corporate records, filings, stock certificates, corporate resolutions, corporate formations and disolutions for the Company and its affiliated entities.

• Lead and manage Corporate Transparency Act reporting and compliance for the Company and its affiliated entities.

• Manage and close transactions with coordination between stakeholders.

• Support Corporate Secretary officer function by managing all aspects of board and committee meetings and stakeholder communications, including scheduling, agenda setting, material preparation, minute taking, assembling meeting and committee books, followed by action tracking.

• Handle confidential information with the highest degree of care,

• Effectively interact and communicate with the organization's management, including executives, other internal clients and outside counsel.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school with bar admission and strong academic record.

• 8+ years of combined large law firm and in-house experience in a sophisticated corporate setting.

• Significant experience with corporate and transactional matters and corporate governance.

• Significant experience in drafting and reviewing corporate legal instruments and filing with state and federal agencies.

Preferred

• Certification in corporate governance, such as from the Society for Corporate Governance, demonstrating a commitment to and expertise in best practices and principles in this field.

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate governance, securities law, or a related field.

• Knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law. Understanding of federal securities laws.

• Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and quality outcomes required.

• Familiarity with Workshare Professional or similar legal document management and cap table management systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Terrific interpersonal skills, great judgment, a can-do attitude and a hunger to learn the business.

• Creative problem solver and practical business partner.

• Self-motivated and reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a Strong work ethic with ability to handle a high volume of transactions simultaneously with a "customer first" mentality.

• Keen intellectual and analytical ability coupled with the ability to think and act confidently and with precision in a fast-paced environment.

• Deep understanding of or familiarity with corporate entities and partnership terminology and structure.

• Effective prioritization skills and use time efficiently to develop realistic action plans.

• Ability to establish rapport with employees and team members in order to create trusting relationships both within the organization and in government/regulatory agencies.

• Display judgment by willingness to make timely and accurate recommendations based on available Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion. Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access, ) as well as overall database management and record keeping.

• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401K

• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Pacific Dental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

$146,583.00-$246,615.00 / Annually

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