BD · 3 months ago
Senior Counsel, Corporate and Securities
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $315K/yr
5+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, dedicated to advancing health. The Senior Counsel, Corporate and Securities position involves supporting the Corporate Secretary’s office, providing legal advice on securities law compliance, and assisting with corporate governance matters.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
This position supports the day-to-day operations and functions of the Corporate Secretary’s office, working closely with the company's Board of Directors, senior management and company functions and businesses. Responsibilities will include supporting the Corporate Secretary’s office in:
Developing and providing advice regarding securities law disclosure/compliance, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and SEC registration statements, and drafting the annual meeting proxy statement and preparing for the annual meeting of shareholders
Providing securities law advice and compliance guidance for earnings releases, investor materials, management presentations and other communications
Providing legal support to the Board of Directors and Board Committees, which includes advising on substantive legal matters; developing meeting agendas, and preparing materials for Board/Committee meetings
Providing legal advice on corporate sustainability disclosures (including sustainability and climate-related reporting) under applicable regulations and industry standards (e.g., TCFD and SASB), which would include serving as primary legal support to the Sustainability Team
Providing legal support on equity and debt financings
Providing legal advice and counseling with respect to equity-based compensation plans, executive compensation matters and Section 16 reporting
Assisting in the development of various corporate policies and programs, including securities trading and Regulation FD and shareholder engagement
Monitoring and maintaining awareness of pending securities and corporate governance regulations and developments that are relevant to public companies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
Bar admission in at least one state
5-10 years of professional experience as a practicing attorney in a large law firm or in-house setting, with primary emphasis in corporate, securities and capital markets practice
Benefits
Annual Bonus
Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
Medical coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Hospital Care Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Injury Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability insurance
Long-term care with life insurance
Anxiety management program
Wellness incentives
Sleep improvement program
Diabetes management program
Virtual physical therapy
Emotional/mental health support programs
Weight management programs
Gastrointestinal health program
Substance use management program
Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
BD 401(k) Plan
BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Financial counseling
Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
Daily Pay
College financial aid and application guidance
Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
MetLife Legal Plan
Group auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounts on products and services
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Service Recognition Awards
Employer matching donation
Workplace accommodations
Adoption assistance
Backup day care and eldercare
Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Bereavement leaves
Military leave
Personal leave
Family and Medical Leave (FML)
Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
BD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2022 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
1962-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Maureen Mazurek
Chief Sustainability and EHS Officer
Recent News
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