SEC Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

SEC Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel

Lake Forest, CA | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)

$190,000 – $270,000 Base Salary + Bonus

About the Company

Our client is a publicly traded, global medical technology company that develops innovative products used by healthcare professionals around the world. With operations spanning more than 75 countries and a strong growth trajectory, the company offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters while partnering directly with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Why This Opportunity

• Work directly with executive leadership and the Board of Directors on high-impact corporate matters
• Gain exposure to enterprise-wide legal strategy and risk management initiatives
• Opportunity to broaden your experience beyond securities work into commercial, compliance, and business advisory functions
• Exposure to international operations and cross-border business matters
• Collaborative, people-focused leadership team
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement

Key Responsibilities

• This Senior Corporate Counsel / SEC Counsel will lead enterprise risk management initiatives and support organizational compliance efforts
• Oversee the company's SEC compliance function, including preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other public company filings
• Advise senior leadership on securities laws, public company reporting obligations, and corporate governance matters
• Support the Board of Directors by preparing board materials, coordinating meetings, and assisting with corporate secretary responsibilities
• Review earnings releases, investor communications, and other public disclosures
• Provide legal support for securities transactions, financings, strategic initiatives, and M& A activity

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $190,000 – $270,000, depending on experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Bar dues and CLE reimbursement
• Free parking
• Complimentary EV charging stations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a corporate attorney
• RECENT in-house experience in the last 5 years
• Strong experience with SEC reporting, securities laws, and public company compliance
• Experience with enterprise risk management or related compliance functions
• Experience supporting corporate transactions and general corporate governance matters
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industry
• Prior in-house experience at a publicly traded company
• Experience supporting boards of directors and corporate secretary functions
• Exposure to global subsidiary governance and international operations
• Experience in management level role (Senior Corporate Counsel)

Title and compensation will be determined based on experience. Candidates with significant public company and corporate governance experience may be considered at the Assistant General Counsel level.

Ready to apply? Email your resume to Assistant Vice President, McKinley Horwitz at McKinley.Horwitz < at > RobertHalf. < com > with the subject line: "Sr. Corporate Counsel"