Director, Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance

Fox•New York, NY

16d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team as a Director, Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance. The Director, Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance will work on a broad range of U.S. securities and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on all aspects of work related to proxy statements for annual and special meetings of shareholders and 1934 Act filings such as Annual/Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K/10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Schedules 13D/G and Section 16 reporting obligations; securities offerings under the 1933 Act; earnings releases and related materials; equity plan matters; corporate governance matters, including stock exchange listing standards and Delaware General Corporation Law matters; and providing day-to-day advice and counsel on a broad range of securities and governance matters to internal groups, including SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Executive Compensation, Treasury and other members of the Legal Department.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from a top accredited law school
Admitted to the New York State Bar or eligible for registration in New York as in-house counsel
Experience as a practicing attorney
Expertise in securities law matters, stock exchange listing standards, and Delaware corporate law
Ability to understand financial information
Strong work ethic and good judgment
Commitment to producing excellent, accurate work in a timely manner
Superior analytical skills and keen attention to detail
Excellent communication skills; ability to write and speak clearly and concisely
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adept at effectively working with individuals from a variety of fields and levels and collaborating with clients, peers, and multiple subject matter experts
Strong working knowledge of legal research tools and willingness to learn new digital platforms
Proficiency using Microsoft suite of products

Nice To Haves

Top law firm experience
In-house experience at a public company
Experience with iManage

Responsibilities

Perform legal work on proxy statement for annual and special meetings, including review and preparation of proxy statement and all related matters such as D&O questionnaires, related party transaction analyses, and shareholder meeting materials
Perform legal work on SEC periodic filings, including review and preparation of annual, quarterly, and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), as well as Section 13 and Section 16 filings on behalf of the Company and its executive officers and directors
Perform legal work on 1933 Act transactions (including debt offerings); securities matters in connection with investments, acquisitions, and dispositions, and FOX’s equity compensation plans
Perform legal work on corporate governance matters, including NASDAQ governance and filing requirements, and assist with review and preparation of governance documents, corporate policies, and board and committee materials
Perform legal work for Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, including review of earnings releases and scripts, press releases, investor communications and presentations, company website, employee communications, and CSR Report
Work collaboratively with SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Executive Compensation, Treasury, and other members of the Legal Team on a variety of matters
Monitor, track, and advise on potential impacts of new and proposed corporate and securities laws to ensure continued compliance
Stay up to date on governance trends, general legal issues, and best practices, and recommend changes to company programs/policies as appropriate