Description:

Overview:
A Media Company, a publicly traded company, is seeking a bright, motivated corporate generalist to serve as Senior Counsel. This role reports to the General Counsel and will support SEC/NYSE-listed company compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate transaction and governance matters. As part of an efficient legal department of a public company, the candidate will also have the opportunity to get involved with commercial transactions, compensation plans, and other special projects. This role is an excellent opportunity for growth and exposure to a wide variety of legal areas.

This role is based out of our NYC office.

Responsibilities:
Public Company Governance and Compliance with SEC and NYSE Requirements

Periodic Reporting: prepare and review all public company filings (including reporting on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and other securities work as needed)
Updating and maintaining policies for compliance with securities-related regulatory requirements, including NYSE listing standards, Regulation FD, and proxy advisory firm policies.
Insider Trading management and compliance, including preparing Section 16 Ownership Reports, overseeing trading by officers and directors, and administering trading window.
Review earnings scripts, releases, and other investor communications and presentations.
Corporate Governance assistance, including managing governance policies, supporting the Company's Board of Directors and its Committees, and leading preparation for the annual meeting of stockholders.

M&A and Corporate Transactions

Support Company's M&A matters.
Review and negotiate general contracts, including commercial agreements relating to live-event industry, customer, venue licenses, media & marketing agreements, and third-party vendor agreements.
Opportunity to structure and negotiate other commercial transaction matters.

Risk Management

Assist in implementing, evaluating, and revising risk management processes to effectively manage and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risk.
Lead liaison on D&O insurance policies and other insurance coverage to ensure appropriate coverage levels.

Outside Counsel/Third Party Service Provider Management
Proactively seek to manage relationships with outside legal counsel and service providers (e.g. transfer agents, proxy solicitation firms, third-party vendors).

Qualifications:

Law degree and admission to the Bar of a state or jurisdiction of the United States
At least six (6) to eight (8) years of corporate and securities work at a major law firm, corporate legal department, or applicable government agency.
Expertise in securities laws and filings and corporate governance matters, including SEC filings, NYSE requirements, and experience drafting Proxy Statements and SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
Outstanding judgment and integrity; intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and ability to provide practical and solution-oriented advice.
A strong team player attitude, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, including senior leadership and cross-functional peers.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal; creative and pragmatic business-oriented advice and ability to properly balance risks and business rewards.