Securities Counsel

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Baker Hughes is seeking a Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join its Corporate & Securities Organization as a key member of the Corporate Secretary’s Office. The attorney will advise on public company reporting and securities law compliance, Board and committee matters, and capital markets and financing transactions. The position works closely with Treasury, Finance, External Reporting, Investor Relations, Communications, Tax, Executive Compensation, Human Resources, other legal and business teams, outside counsel, and external advisers.

The role offers significant exposure to the Board, senior leadership, and important corporate matters. The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgment, excellent drafting and project management skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive workstreams.

Responsibilities include supporting SEC reporting and disclosure, Board and committee operations, corporate governance and public company compliance, shareholder and equity administration matters, and debt, capital markets, and other financing transactions. The internal Baker Hughes title for this role is Legal Senior Specialist - Compliance & Regulatory Counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Typically 3 or more years of relevant corporate and securities experience at a leading law firm, public company, or a combination of both.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with directors, senior leaders, internal clients, outside counsel, and other advisers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including prioritizing competing matters, coordinating multiple contributors, and meeting demanding deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy, responsiveness, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality work product.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Copilot.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the Texas state bar is preferred.
• Experience with Workiva, Diligent Boards, and Intelligize platforms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, review, and filing of periodic and current SEC reports and other filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, prospectus supplements, and securities offering documents.
• Advise on disclosure requirements and materiality assessments for corporate, financing, and governance matters, including earnings materials, investor presentations, and public communications.
• Monitor developments under the Securities Act, Exchange Act, SEC rules and guidance, and stock exchange listing standards, and assist with implementing new requirements.
• Support beneficial ownership and insider reporting matters, including Schedules 13D and 13G, Forms 3, 4, and 5, Section 16 compliance, and related policies and controls.
• Prepare and coordinate Board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, resolutions, consents, minutes, and supporting documentation.
• Provide legal and governance support for Board and committee matters, including director onboarding, governance policies, annual evaluations, corporate approvals, and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with directors, senior management, and business leaders to ensure Board and committee materials are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Support Board meeting planning, action item tracking, Board portal administration, and maintenance of corporate records and governance documentation.
• Assist with the annual shareholder meeting, proxy statement, shareholder engagement, and governance workstreams.
• Advise on corporate governance requirements and leading practices, including governing documents, committee charters, corporate governance guidelines, codes, and policies.
• Support shareholder engagement, proxy advisory firm matters, governance ratings, shareholder proposals, and responses to investor governance inquiries.
• Administer and advise on insider trading, Regulation FD, related-person transactions, clawback, anti-hedging, and other public company policies and procedures.
• Support director and executive compensation governance matters, including equity plan administration, award documentation, director compensation, and related disclosure.
• Lead transfer agent coordination relating to shareholder records, equity issuances, dividends, share repurchases, redemptions, and other equity administration matters.
• Maintain corporate records and support compliance with applicable corporate law, SEC requirements, and stock exchange standards.
• Provide legal support for debt and capital markets and other financing transactions, including public and private debt offerings, credit facilities, commercial paper programs, term loans, bridge financings, receivables and supply-chain finance arrangements, and related refinancing activities.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in company-sponsored health and welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k), with a choice of coverage options.
• Competitive benefits package and eligibility for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree