Assistant General Counsel, Chief Governance Officer (Full-time Permanent) Latitude Legal - 5.0 Danbury, CT Job Details Permanent | Full-time | Contract $175,000 - $250,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Corporate law compliance support experience Confidential information handling Securities & Exchange Commission Doctor of Law (JD) Securities law compliance support experience Corporate law experience Securities law Bar Board relations Full Job Description Latitude is seeking an experienced corporate governance attorney to serve as the Assistant General Counsel, Chief Governance Officer of a public traded engineering company responsible for the company's corporate governance framework. This role is as key advisor to the Board, CEO, CLO and executive leadership on governance strategy, corporate law matters, and stakeholder engagement. Interested candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in corporate governance, corporate law and securities regulation. Prior experience serving as corporate secretary or deputy is preferred. A deep understanding of SEC and stock exchange rules, corporate governance best practices, and fiduciary duties are required, as well as a proven track record supporting public company boards and executive leadership teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. This is an in-person role in Danbury, CT. Responsibilities for the

Assistant GC, Chief Governance Officer:

Manage all aspects of board operations, corporate recordkeeping, securities compliance, and governance-related disclosure Manage the support and preparation of materials for meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees, including drafting agendas, narratives and proposed resolutions and coordinating with the CEO and senior executives on presentations and related materials Oversee the company's corporate governance framework, policies and best practice benchmarking Advise the Board, CEO and senior management on emerging governance trends, regulatory changes, and institutional investor and proxy advisory firm expectations Ensure compliance with SEC, Nasdaq and other applicable regulatory filing and disclosure requirements (including without limitation requirements applicable to the company under Irish law) Oversee preparation and filing of annual proxy statement, Section 16 filings, and governance-related disclosure in 10-K and 10-Q report Provide governance input into annual reports and stakeholder communications Manage annual meeting of shareholders, including shareholder proposals and voting processes and support shareholder engagement efforts and governance-related investor communications Management of corporate secretary recordkeeping, including form documents, Board minutes and materials, attendance records and documentation related to directors and officers Maintain clear and regular engagement with senior leaders in the Law Department and, as appropriate, members of the Board of Directors, other corporate stakeholders, and external entities Compile and distribute Board and Committee meeting books and materials electronically through BoardVantage Manage and oversee director compensation program, including deferrals Manage the drafting, distribution and collection of D&O questionnaires, including without limitation as it relates to director and office equity holdings Manage the onboarding process for new directors, as well as maintain and manage the company's insider trading policy, including stock trading windows and blackout notices Oversee entity management and corporate services, including incorporations, amendments, qualifications, withdrawals, name changes, and tracking registrations/filing reports Maintenance of the company's subsidiaries and their respective state and other licenses Requirements for the

Assistant GC, Chief Governance Officer:

At least 12 years of experience in corporate governance, corporate law and securities regulation Prior experience serving as corporate secretary or deputy preferred Proven track record supporting public company board and executive leadership teams Deep understanding of SEC and stock exchange rules, corporate governance best practices and fiduciary duties A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state Exceptional judgment and integrity Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with directors and senior leaders Ability to effectively and confidentially manage complex and/or sensitive matters Leadership presence and ability to influence across the organization Position Details of the

Assistant GC, Chief Governance Officer:

Type of Role:

Permanent Schedule:

Full-time Location:

In-person (Danbury, CT)

Compensation Pay:

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Benefits:

In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

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