Associate General Counsel - Securities

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel – Securities will provide strategic legal counsel on securities law compliance, SEC reporting, and public company obligations. This role partners 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. The position involves managing disclosure practices, overseeing governance-related matters, supporting Board and committee activities, and promoting compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and corporate policies while aligning legal guidance with business objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant securities law experience with a publicly traded company and/or well-regarded law firm.
• Must be admitted to practice law in at least one state.
• Skilled lawyer with the ability to manage heavy workload in a highly dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior