Fortive · 1 day ago
Senior Counsel, Governance, Securities and Finance
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$167K/yr - $309K/yr
4+ years expFortive is a global industrial technology innovator focused on making the world safer and more productive. The Senior Counsel will prepare and review SEC filings, collaborate with senior leaders across various functions, and advise on corporate governance matters while ensuring compliance with SEC and NYSE rules.
ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation and review of the Company's SEC filings and other public disclosure documents, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and other SEC- and NYSE-related documents
Ensure compliance with SEC and NYSE listing rules, where applicable
Participate in advising the Board of Directors on corporate governance matters and preparing/reviewing board materials
Serve as a key business partner to the Company's Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury and HR functions
Assist in designing, preparing and reviewing annual proxy statement and annual report and organizing and preparing for the Company’s annual shareholder meeting
Participate in organizing and preparing for the Company’s annual shareholder engagement on governance, compensation, sustainability, board composition and human resource matters
Assist in administering the Company's insider trading policy and prepare Section 16 reports
Take leadership role on various legal matters and perform other tasks as assigned from time to time, including supporting the global procurement teams
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited US law school
4+ years experience practicing as a corporate attorney at a top-tier law firm and/or in a sophisticated in-house legal department for a public company
Member in good standing of a State Bar Association
Highly driven, with learning agility and desire to expand skill set
Desire to approach legal issues as a business partner, collaborating with colleagues to find solutions that best serve the Company
Self-starter and independent but with wisdom to escalate and collaborate when needed
Outstanding listener and effective communicator at all levels of the organization and outside parties
Organized and detail-oriented
Enthusiasm for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with cross-functional teammates in a dynamic matrix organization
Positive attitude and ethics
Self-motivated with focus on delivering results
Ability to apply common sense and technical expertise to provide practical solutions and build credibility with senior leaders
Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams in a proactive and service-oriented manner
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and ability to be proactive in planning ahead
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume, frequently changing environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Benefits
This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.
Company
Fortive
Fortive provides the essential technology for the people who create, implement, and accelerate progress.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2024-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.29B
2020-03-03Post Ipo Equity· $2.98M
2016-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Jonathan Schwarz
Senior Vice President, Strategic & Corporate Development
Victor Fetter
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Recent News
2025-11-04
2025-10-31
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