Counsel, Securities & Governance (Hybrid)

Description:

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Tower, Warren, MI, or GM Public Policy Office, Washington, D.C. three times per week, at minimum.

What You'll Do – Responsibilities
This counsel's portfolio will consist of three primary components:

• Governance and ESG Disclosure:
• Primary legal support for GM's annual proxy statement and other ESG-related topics in GM's securities filings (e.g., climate, human capital, DEI, etc.).
• Primary legal support for key ESG/ sustainability disclosures and the related processes and policies to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulations in the U.S. and around the globe.
• Governance and Support of the Board of Directors:
• Key member of the Office of the Corporate Secretary and help prepare materials that support the GM Board of Directors and its Committees on a variety of matters.
• Support the design, preparation, and execution of the Company's annual meeting of shareholders.
• General Securities Support:
• Provide general support to the Lead Counsel, Securities, and team on general securities matters, which may include:
• Periodic and current SEC reporting (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, registration statements, etc.).
• Securities offerings.
• Beneficial ownership reporting (Section 13 and 16 matters),
• Advising on the securities/ disclosure aspects of strategic/ M&A transactions and advising on general corporate matters.

Additional Job Description:
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Law degree from an accredited college or university.
• Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the United States and Michigan, if not admitted in Michigan, the ability to qualify for in-house counsel status in Michigan.
• 3-10 years of experience with advising public companies on securities, governance, and ESG/ sustainability matters (i.e., SEC disclosure, sustainability reporting, corporate governance);
• Mix of large law firm and prior-in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability, corporate responsibility, and/or sustainability/ ESG reporting regimes and best practices.
• Self-directed, solution-focused individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.
• Ability to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and boldly share ideas without fear.
• Strong oral and written communicator with an aptitude for critical thinking and succinctly presenting the best course of action.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ideal candidate understands domestic and foreign regulatory regimes, experience with the various sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, etc.), and knowledge of emerging SEC disclosure priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive industry environment and/or heavy industrial companies.
  

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