Senior Manager, Securities & Corporate Governance, M&A

Copeland • St. Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are a legal professional looking to grow your career in a highly engaged and collaborative environment, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, you will work closely with the Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel for M&A, Securities & Corporate Governance and senior finance leadership team, playing a critical role in ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws, stock exchange requirements, and internal governance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years as a corporate paralegal, securities and governance manager, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with 3+ years of practice experience, preferably in a public company or law firm
• Ability to assist with M&A transactions and public company securities reporting
• Strong understanding of SEC regulations, corporate governance practices, and public company compliance requirements
• Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and writing skills; attention to detail and follow through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal entity management systems, director portals, and SEC filing platforms (e.g., Diligent, EDGAR, Workiva, Docusign)
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment for internal clients and external parties globally
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and develop trusting, cross-cultural relationships with a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy
• Professional passion for governance and securities-related matters; tenacity and determination in addressing business challenges and resolving complex issues; positive, proactive, collaborative interpersonal approach; results-oriented

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification and/or law degree
• Notary Public certification
• Flexibility on title for this role based on applicant’s skillset, experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and submission of SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Provide strategic support for annual stockholders meetings, including development and preparation of annual stockholders meeting planning worksheet, and manage compliance with other stock exchange listing requirements.
• Maintain and update insider trading records and support compliance with the company’s securities trading policy, including assisting with the administration of trading plans, insider trading window and special blackout period notices, and pre-clearance and hardship exemption requests.
• Maintain and update documentation in the global corporate governance platform – including subsidiary and JV entity records, board resolutions, meeting minutes, governance charters, and director questionnaires – and assist in legal entity formation, filings, dissolution, organizational structure charts, etc.
• Develop and maintain Corporate Governance & Securities Calendar for tracking regulatory and governance deadlines to ensure all filings, governance activities and other requirements are completed on time.
• Support the Corporate Governance Community of Practice by managing central hub for exchanging best practices, establishing consistent processes, standardizing tools, and tracking cost savings across the company’s global platform.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments related to securities law and corporate governance.
• Support due diligence efforts and global entity planning – including managing documents and virtual data rooms – for M&A, strategic investments, and capital markets transactions.
• Provide strategic advice to corporate clients during transaction processes; assess and mitigate potential legal risks associated with corporate transactions; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle
• Serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and external advisors across legal, finance, tax, investor relations, human resources, and other functions globally to gather and verify information for public disclosures, legal entity matters, etc.
• Participate in training, networking, and development opportunities associated with governance and securities-related professional associations (e.g., Society for Corporate Governance).

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees