Associate General Counsel - Securities

Overview

As the Associate General Counsel – Securities, you will provide strategic legal counsel on securities law compliance, SEC reporting, and public company obligations. You will partner closely with executive leadership, Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and external counsel to support Smithfield’s responsibilities as a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ.

Responsibilities

Securities Reporting & Disclosure

• Prepare, review, and support the filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
• Coordinate disclosure processes and timelines with Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and external counsel.
• Assist in the review of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public disclosures for securities law compliance.

Securities Law Compliance

• Advise business leaders on compliance with federal securities laws, SEC regulations, and NASDAQ listing requirements.
• Support administration of insider trading policies, blackout procedures, and related compliance processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide guidance on emerging securities law obligations.

Cross‑Functional Legal Leadership

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify disclosure considerations and mitigate legal and regulatory risk.
• Develop and maintain securities law policies, procedures, and compliance‑related guidance materials.
• Support special projects, transactions, and other corporate initiatives involving securities law matters.

Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Required Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant securities law experience with a publicly traded company and/or well‑regarded law firm.

Licensure

• Must be admitted to practice law in at least one state.

Core Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, federal securities laws, and NASDAQ listing standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other public company disclosures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced, highly dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, risk‑balanced legal advice to executive leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, and external counsel.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Relocation Package

• Relocation Package Available: Yes

Benefits

• Robust, flexible, and affordable benefit plans and programs to support team members and their loved ones, with out‑of‑pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance your quality of life at no additional cost, tailored to the Smithfield team.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs, including LinkedIn Learning and tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

EEO Statement

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.