Chief Corporate Governance and Securities Counsel; Assistant Corporate Secretary

Company: Chemours
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Vice President, Chief Corporate Governance and Securities Counsel; Assistant Corporate Secretary to join our Legal team. This position will be available at the corporate headquarters in Wilmington, DE, reporting to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

This position will be responsible for providing day-to-day leadership for the Office of the Corporate Secretary and serving as lead counsel to the corporate finance organization, which includes controllership and external reporting, treasury and capital markets, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and tax. This position is the senior lead attorney for the purposes of ensuring compliance with securities laws and related corporate governance issues, with significant interactions with executives and other key decision-makers across the company. The ideal candidate will have broad-based experience with sophisticated legal issues in a business setting coupled with experience working in a top-tier law firm, with an emphasis on corporate and securities matters under federal securities laws, corporate governance issues, and general corporate finance and capital markets matters. Proven experience leading teams and working within and driving results in a cross-functional/matrix organization. The successful candidate will be a member of the Legal, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Leadership Team as a direct report of the SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the Office of the Corporate Secretary team on driving execution each year for the annual shareholders meeting, including oversight of all legal, compliance and logistics matters required in the annual meeting reporting cycle, and partnering within a broad cross-functional team.
• Support the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and Executive Management on all board governance matters, including providing subject matter expertise, research, agenda and content development, presenting to the Board on corporate governance and securities law matters, preparing minutes and maintaining the corporate records.
• Provide legal, corporate and governance support for the company's subsidiary management program in partnership with finance, business and legal stakeholders globally.
• Work with functional teams on US disclosure matters as lead securities counsel, including the review of earnings and other press releases, presentations, significant internal communications, and other announcements, drafting and advising on filings with the SEC (including annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and Section 16 filings), and ensuring compliance with the SEC rules and regulations.
• Lead counsel on all debt and equity capital markets transactions and credit facilities.
• Establish and maintain a strong business partnership with the financial reporting group, investor relations, corporate and regional finance and legal teams, and other business teams to facilitate achievement of business priorities.
• Develop and implement legal strategy, global best practices, templates, tools, and associated policies, and training to ensure compliance with securities laws and related regulations.
• Guide business leaders on legal issues arising from securities issues and provide practical business-oriented legal solutions, including proactive counsel to avoid potential compliance issues and regulatory actions.
• Ensure awareness of how US and global developments in cyber security, climate, environmental, social, and governance initiatives may affect disclosure requirements, litigation risk, and the legal group's activities and obligations, and work collaboratively to ensure compliance with these measures.
• Ensure compliance with US legal, regulatory and disclosure obligations in relation to executive compensation matters.
• Lead/support and advise other members of the legal team on a variety of matters such as capital and credit market transactions, corporate governance, M&A, joint ventures, strategic projects, IT, derivatives, compliance, and real estate.
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Juris Doctor and active bar license in good standing in at least one state.
  • 15+ years of experience of relevant experience in securities law, with a focus on SEC reporting and compliance within a top-tier international law firm and/or a large public multi-national company.
  • Strong knowledge of SEC regulations (including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act), corporate governance principles, and best practices.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing SEC filings, corporate transactions, and advising on complex securities matters.
  • Experience with capital and credit markets and financing agreements and familiarity with financial statements, accounting, and tax matters.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and efficient working style with the ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
  • Quality-oriented with a focus on detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate legal issues into identifiable and understandable business risks.
  • Experience interacting with members at all levels of an organization, including executive officers and Board members.
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Previous in-house legal experience.
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $227,837.00 - $355,995.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      32
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      36%
      
      Annual Stock Amount
      115,000.00 USD
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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