Managing Counsel, SEC

Fiserv•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fiserv is hiring a Managing Counsel to provide legal support for corporate functions, with an emphasis on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting, public company governance, and disclosure matters. The role partners with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, and other corporate teams to manage legal requirements, assess risk, and support business decisions. The position supports SEC filings and NASDAQ compliance, advises on executive and employee compensation, and assists Treasury with debt financing and credit facilities. It also supports the board of directors and corporate functions, including research and responses to legal questions arising from daily business activities. The counsel identifies potential legal, operational, and strategic risks and recommends practical actions that support business objectives and compliance. This is an on-site role Monday through Friday. In-person collaboration is considered essential. The role requires use of a computer and audio equipment. Applicants must currently have valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization; candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience supporting SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and NASDAQ compliance.
Experience advising corporate functions on legal, regulatory, operational, and strategic risks in a public company or law firm environment.
Experience developing legal recommendations, presenting options to stakeholders, and resolving complex business issues through written and verbal guidance.
Active law license in good standing in the appropriate jurisdiction, or equivalent authorization to provide legal counsel in the applicable jurisdiction.
Juris Doctor degree or higher from a law school approved by the American Bar Association or proper state authorities, or an equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience.
Valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization, with no need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Law firm experience advising public company clients on securities, governance, or disclosure matters.
Experience in public company SEC reporting.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on executive compensation, incentive compensation, debt financing, credit facility, or corporate social responsibility matters.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and NASDAQ compliance matters.
Advise Human Resources on executive and employee compensation, including the design, administration, and disclosure of compensation programs and arrangements.
Review U.S. and international incentive compensation program materials, including plan documents, award agreements, employee communications, securities requirements, and regulatory requirements, coordinating with local counsel as appropriate.
Support Treasury on debt financing and credit facilities, including related documentation, compliance obligations, and disclosure matters.
Partner with Corporate Social Responsibility to review regulatory requirements, reports, disclosures, policies, and related communications.
Provide legal support to the board of directors and corporate functions, including researching and responding to legal questions arising from daily business activities.
Identify potential legal, operational, and strategic risks and recommend practical actions that support business objectives and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Paid holidays and generous time-away policies.
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
Living Proof peer-recognition program with points redeemable for rewards.
Eight Employee Resource Groups.
Professional growth opportunities through training, development, and internal mobility.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
Retirement planning, including a 401(k) match and discounted shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
Paid parental and military leave.
Annual incentive opportunity for incentive-eligible associates, potentially delivered as cash bonus and equity awards.