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Vita Coco · 1 month ago

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

The Vita Coco Company is a leading producer of coconut water and has a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. The Assistant General Counsel will support corporate governance and securities laws, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and manage legal matters for the company.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWater

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Legal review and preparation of public company disclosure submissions, including SEC securities filings, such as proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings, 10b5-1 plans, collaborating closely with Finance and other groups within the Company

Ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws and exchange listing rules and other applicable requirements

Assist with corporate governance requirements and counsel on best practices

Drafting, analyzing and negotiating complex and routine commercial contracts, including marketing (including influencer, promotion and independent contractors), master services, supply chain, distribution, non-disclosure, and licensing and other technology agreements

Create and manage policies and procedures relating to public company matters, including equity trading, Regulation FD, Section 16, FCPA, antitrust and disclosure committee policies

Stay up to date on securities and Delaware law trends and educate internal teams as needed

Provide support to the Company’s Board of Directors and Board Committee members and assist with the preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials

Review and assist with ESG-related legal requirements and disclosures

Oversee subsidiary management, including ensuring the satisfaction of governance and local requirements

Support equity management program

Manage transactions such as entry into credit agreements and securities offerings

Counseling on both the business and legal ramifications of significant Company strategic imperatives, including possible mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and investments

Assist with due diligence and drafting and negotiation of legal agreements in connection with mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and investments

Active participation as a key member of the Legal Team in the resolution of a broad range of legal and business issues, working with multiple departments across the Company

Manage outside counsel and help manage department budget and forecast

Ensuring that the Company’s management and Board are advised of any new legislation or regulation which may significantly affect the Company

Qualification

Corporate governanceSecurities lawMergersAcquisitionsSEC filing requirementsLaw degreePublic company experienceLegal risk assessmentProject managementInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and be a member of a state bar

Law firm experience with substantial exposure to corporate & securities law

Knowledge of SEC filing requirements, the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, Nasdaq rules, and Delaware corporate law

Experience counseling senior management on legal matters, including the securities and corporate governance requirements of a public company

Mergers and acquisitions and strategics transactions experience

Experience assessing and mitigating legal risk

A strong work ethic, with a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness

Strong project management and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience in a publicly held corporation with a global business

Works well in a multidisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated ability to cooperate with and relate to company personnel at all corporate and operating levels

Experience working in a hands-on legal role within a small multi-functional legal department, while managing external counsel

Brings a pragmatic and balanced approach