Assistant Corporate Secretary

Johnson & Johnson seeks an Assistant Corporate Secretary to provide legal counsel on corporate governance, securities law, and public company disclosure matters. The role supports the Board of Directors and Executive Committee while overseeing securities filings, disclosure controls, and subsidiary governance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Secretary to Board Committees and provide administrative support to Board and Executive Committee
• Draft, finalize, and file securities documents including proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings
• Oversee disclosure controls and procedures; advise on regulatory compliance and Regulation FD matters
• Manage shareholder engagement process, annual shareholder meetings, and shareholder proposal negotiations
• Lead team of governance specialists supporting subsidiary management and securities compliance globally

Requirements

• Law degree from internationally or nationally recognized university with active bar registration
• Minimum 8 years experience at law firm or multinational corporation in-house legal department
• Experience working with senior leaders on high-visibility projects
• Fluent in written and spoken English with strong senior management communication skills
• Ability to work independently and across business functions and cultures
• Securities law or highly regulated practice area experience preferred
• Corporate governance background preferred