Associate General Counsel - Securities

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

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 involves partnering 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 will help manage disclosure practices, oversee governance-related matters, support Board and committee activities, and promote 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.