Corporate and Securities Counsel (Hybrid, Boston)

Haemonetics•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Haemonetics is seeking a Corporate and Securities Counsel to provide legal support to the company’s corporate functions and growing global business. The role advises senior business leaders and the Board of Directors on corporate governance, securities law and public-company reporting, corporate finance, strategic transactions, corporate responsibility, and general corporate matters. The successful candidate will have 3–7+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a primary emphasis on public company reporting and corporate governance. The position is based at the Boston headquarters and requires onsite work at least three days per week.

Requirements

J.D. from a national law school.
Admission to at least one state Bar in the United States; Massachusetts admission is preferred.
3–7+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department, primarily emphasizing public company reporting and corporate governance.
Professional presence and ability to interact effectively with senior management and the Board of Directors.
Self-motivation and ability to build trust and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, a strong work ethic, and ability to produce high-quality work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Effective, business-friendly, persuasive oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to master new and unfamiliar areas of practice.
Willingness to work onsite at the Boston headquarters at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Responsibilities

Advise and support the Board of Directors and its standing committees, including preparing meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, and other governance documentation.
Monitor corporate governance and securities regulation developments and advise management and the Board on emerging requirements and trends.
Support Board evaluations, director onboarding, continuing education, and other governance initiatives.
Lead legal support for preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and related disclosures.
Advise on securities law compliance and disclosure matters, including earnings releases, investor materials, and other public and external communications.
Oversee Section 16 reporting, insider trading policies, and related securities compliance and governance programs.
Serve as a strategic legal partner and trusted advisor to management and business leaders on corporate finance, strategic transactions, executive compensation, corporate responsibility, corporate policies, corporate records, and other corporate and strategic legal matters.
Select and manage outside counsel, bridging external advisors and internal stakeholders to advance efficient, cost-effective, business-oriented solutions.
Collaborate with a global team of in-house lawyers and provide additional legal support as needed to advance company business objectives.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Flexible time off for salaried employees.
Hourly employees accrue three to five weeks of vacation annually, based on tenure.
Accrual of up to 64 hours of paid sick time annually for hourly employees.
Paid and/or floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health and welfare benefits.
Discretionary annual bonus for non-sales roles, subject to applicable plan terms.
Potential eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive plan, depending on role.