McDermott International, Ltd · 22 hours ago
Principal Counsel (Corporate and Securities)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expMcDermott International, Ltd is a leader in the energy sector, driving the energy transition with a global team. The Principal Counsel will manage and support the company’s securities, general corporate, transactional, and corporate governance matters while collaborating with various teams.
ManufacturingReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Christine Anadell
Responsibilities
Working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations and / or corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions
Preparing and advising on disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings materials, investor presentations, and other external communications
Provide legal support to the Board of Directors and Board Committees on corporate governance matters, including identifying emerging trends and risks and preparation of Board and Committee materials
Advising on corporate and securities law matters arising under employee benefit and executive compensation plans or arrangements and non-employee director compensation
Leading preparations and the planning of the Company’s annual stockholder meeting, including preparation of proxy statements and related materials
Counsel on internal corporate governance and subsidiary matters, including parent and subsidiary corporate records, creation and dissolution of corporate entities, and corporate authority questions
Legal support for internal and external corporate transactions
Managing complex and sensitive projects with cross-functional teams
Assist with various equity and debt financings and provide legal support to the Treasury function, including advices with respect to the Company’s financing arrangements
Advise on internal and external transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, etc
Qualification
Required
Juris doctorate from a recognized law school
Active bar registration
3-5 years relevant legal experience in securities, corporate, finance and/or corporate governance in law firm or in-house legal department
Working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations and / or corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions
Preparing and advising on disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings materials, investor presentations, and other external communications
Provide legal support to the Board of Directors and Board Committees on corporate governance matters, including identifying emerging trends and risks and preparation of Board and Committee materials
Advising on corporate and securities law matters arising under employee benefit and executive compensation plans or arrangements and non-employee director compensation
Leading preparations and the planning of the Company's annual stockholder meeting, including preparation of proxy statements and related materials
Counsel on internal corporate governance and subsidiary matters, including parent and subsidiary corporate records, creation and dissolution of corporate entities, and corporate authority questions
Legal support for internal and external corporate transactions
Managing complex and sensitive projects with cross-functional teams
Assist with various equity and debt financings and provide legal support to the Treasury function, including advices with respect to the Company's financing arrangements
Advise on internal and external transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, etc
Preferred
Energized by working in a dynamic, collaborative global team with broad individual responsibility
Collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with global colleagues including team members and members of management
Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; appropriately handle and protect highly confidential information; and independently prioritize workload and meet time-sensitive deadlines, occasionally outside normal business hours or on weekends
Desire and commitment to expand knowledge, pursue professional development, and adapt to a changing environment
Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to make and communicate reasoned recommendations persuasively
Strong critical thinking
Demonstrated experience in developing creative legal strategies to accomplish business goals
Excellent drafting, editing, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills, with a thorough level of attention to detail
Company
McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott is a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael McKelvy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Maurizio Coratella
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2025-12-09
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