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Lincoln Financial · 1 day ago

AVP, Securities Law & Corporate Governance Attorney

Radnor, PA, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $229K/yr

5+ years exp

Lincoln Financial is a company that helps people confidently plan for their financial futures. The AVP, Securities & Corporate Governance Attorney will perform legal work related to U.S. securities and corporate law matters, focusing on proxy statements, SEC filings, and corporate governance matters while providing counsel to various internal groups.

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Responsibilities

Perform legal work on proxy statement for annual meeting of shareholders, including review and preparation of proxy statement and all related matters such as D&O questionnaires, related party transaction analyses, and shareholder meeting materials

Perform legal work on SEC periodic filings, including review and preparation of annual, quarterly, and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), as well as Section 13 and Section 16 filings on behalf of the Company and its executive officers and directors

Perform legal work on 1933 Act transactions (including debt offerings); securities matters in connection with investments, acquisitions, and dispositions, and equity compensation plans

Perform legal work on corporate governance matters, including NYSE governance and filing requirements, and assist with review and preparation of governance documents, corporate policies, and board and committee materials

Perform legal work for Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, including review of earnings releases and scripts, press releases, investor communications and presentations, company website, and other public disclosures

Work collaboratively with Financial Reporting, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Executive Compensation, Treasury, and other members of the Legal Team on a variety of matters

Monitor, track, and advise on potential impacts of new and proposed corporate and securities laws to ensure continued compliance

Stay up to date on governance trends, general legal issues, and best practices, and recommend changes to company programs/policies as appropriate

Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures

Remains current in profession and industry trends

Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by: making suggestions for improvement; learning new skills, procedures and processes

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Securities LawCorporate GovernanceLegal Document PreparationLaw DegreeLegal ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)

Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school. (Minimum Required)

5-7+ Years of legal experience that aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required)

Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents such as general media/publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures

Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse audiences including investment advisors, outside counsel, field management, senior leadership, and other stakeholders

Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read different audiences and gauge the level of detail appropriate for each