Assistant General Counsel - Securities and M&A

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Securities serves as ATI's senior securities law specialist and a key member of the Legal leadership team, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary. This role provides authoritative legal counsel and strategic guidance on all securities law compliance matters, SEC reporting obligations, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions. The AGC, Corporate Securities acts as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and cross-functional business partners, exercising significant independent judgment in navigating complex regulatory environments and setting the strategic direction for ATI's securities compliance program.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in Indiana, or eligibility for admission under Indiana Admissions Rules
Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
Minimum of six years of experience practicing securities and corporate governance law, with meaningful tenure at a premier law firm (AmLaw 100) and/or as in-house counsel at a publicly traded company
Deep subject matter expertise in SEC disclosure and reporting requirements, Section 16 compliance, and corporate governance best practices
Demonstrated experience advising boards of directors, audit committees, and executive leadership on securities law and governance matters
Proven ability to independently manage complex, high-stakes legal matters with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex legal issues for executive and board-level audiences
Strong business judgment and the ability to serve as a practical, solutions-oriented advisor in a fast-paced public company environment

Nice To Haves

Significant experience representing NYSE-listed companies on securities disclosure, capital markets transactions, and proxy/annual meeting processes
Experience with M&A transactions involving public company targets or acquirors

Responsibilities

Lead and own all aspects of ATI's SEC reporting program, including drafting and filing current and periodic reports (Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K), proxy statements, Section 16 reports, and all other required securities filings, with accountability for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Chair the Disclosure Committee, establishing and enforcing disclosure controls and procedures and providing authoritative guidance to ensure the integrity of ATI's periodic reports
Serve as primary legal advisor to the Board of Directors and its committees on corporate governance matters, NYSE listing requirements, and securities law compliance, including preparation and support for board and committee meetings
Provide strategic legal counsel and proactive guidance to investor relations, corporate communications, corporate financial reporting, and executive leadership on disclosure obligations, securities law requirements, and related best practices
Serve as the principal legal resource for equity compensation program design and administration, executive compensation disclosure, 10b5-1 plans, insider trading policy, and securities trading windows
Lead legal support for capital markets transactions (debt and equity offerings), including managing outside counsel relationships and associated budgets
Monitor and evaluate developments in securities law, corporate governance standards, SEC rulemaking, and NYSE listing standards, briefing executive leadership and the Board on implications for ATI and recommending proactive compliance strategies
Drive continuous improvement in legal team processes and procedures related to securities compliance; contribute to the broader Legal department's operational excellence and legal technology initiatives
Provide leadership, mentorship, and development support to junior legal team members and cross-functional partners on securities and governance matters

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program