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As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join 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 An American Chemical Company employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

An American Chemical Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Counsel to join our growing Legal team. This position will be available at the corporate headquarters in Wilmington, DE, reporting to the Assistant Corporate Secretary.

This position will be responsible for partnering with 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 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.

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

Work with functional teams on US disclosure matters, including the review of earnings and other press releases, presentations, significant internal communications, and other announcements, drafting and advising of filings with the SEC (including annual and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and proxy statements), and ensuring compliance with the SEC rules and regulations.
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 developments on environmental, social, and governance initiatives will 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.
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.
4+ 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 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.

The following is preferred for this role:

Experience with governance issues and corporate finance matters, including debt and equity offerings, is a plus.