Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets

O-I•Perrysburg, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

O-I is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join our global legal team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3–8 years of experience and a strong background in SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions. You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with securities laws, managing public company obligations, and supporting high-impact financial transactions. This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across finance, investor relations, treasury, and more.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
3–8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets—gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures.
Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning.
Proficient in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws).
Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR)

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of securities and corporate governance matters to support O-I’s global operations.
Advising on securities law and corporate governance issues.
Drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures.
Providing legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements.
Ensuring public disclosures (e.g., press releases) meet SEC and other regulatory requirements.
Managing the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.
Overseeing public company obligations such as annual shareholder meeting planning, director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and compliance calendars.
Supporting board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
Advising on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
Maintaining and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines.
Supporting global entity management and corporate secretarial functions.
Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
Leading or contributing to special projects and initiatives as assigned.