Senior Corporate Counsel, Strategy, Securities, Governance & Purpose Law

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

101d • $250,240 - $303,232 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Strategy, Securities, Governance & Purpose Law will provide legal counsel relating to corporate governance, securities compliance, and disclosure matters for a public company, advise the enterprise strategy team on key risks, and support special projects for the Purpose team. This role supports key governance functions and SEC-related activities, ensuring compliance and advising senior leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, securities and finance law at a law firm and at a public company.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and license to practice law in the U.S.
• Expertise in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements and governance principles, with strong preference for experience interpreting and applying Delaware General Corporation Law.
• Strong judgment, execution, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance and securities law compliance for a public company.
• Support SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Schedule 14A, Schedule 13D/G, Forms 3 and 4, and investor disclosures.
• Support Sustainability and Social Impact team and advise on ESG-related disclosures internationally.
• Support annual reports, presentations and shareholder engagement processes.
• Advise on corporate finance transactions, including securities offerings, debt/equity repurchases, and credit agreements.
• Assist with subsidiary governance, legal entity structure, and corporate policies.
• Advise Enterprise strategy team to mitigate key risks and drive execution of the company's strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, and legal teams to align governance strategy with regulatory obligations.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree