Senior Principal - Legal Counsel (Corporate & Securities)

Atlantic Union Bank•Bethesda, VA

2d•$172,300 - $376,510

About The Position

This position advises the Company on public company and corporate law matters, including securities law compliance, public company reporting, corporate governance, and corporate transactions, with an emphasis on securities and public reporting. The position plays a critical role in driving best-in-class disclosure, governance and compliance practices that help protect the Company and advance its interests. The Company is entrepreneurial, dynamic, and growth-oriented, and the Senior Counsel – Corporate and Securities serves as a valued partner to the Company’s senior and executive leadership. While the role spans the full range of corporate and securities matters, the ideal candidate brings depth in securities and public company reporting and will have the opportunity to grow into governance, strategic transactions, and other corporate areas over time. Members of the legal team work in an exciting, people-centered culture where their voice makes a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required and Completion of accredited Law School with degree (J.D.)
Typically requires 8+ years prior experience, with mastery knowledge of job area
Licensed Attorney admitted to practice in one of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, North Carolina, or Maryland; or be able to satisfy reciprocity or corporate counsel requirements for admission into one of those jurisdictions
Experience in securities law and public company reporting.
Legal experience ideally earned through a combination of law firm and in-house roles at a publicly traded company.
Strong working knowledge of securities laws and public company reporting, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 16, Regulation FD, and NYSE listing standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services industry is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on public company matters, including compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Securities Act of 1933, and NYSE listing standards
Draft and review Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and proxy statements
Advise on earnings releases, guidance, investor presentations and communications, and compliance with Regulation FD
Administer the Company’s insider trading policy and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
Develop and implement policies, processes, and strategies for compliance with corporate and securities laws and regulations
Support interactions with regulators and auditors
Prepare board materials and draft resolutions and board meeting minutes
Support board of directors
Monitor evolving governance standards and drive improvements
Support M&A and capital markets transactions including, for example, various cash management, liquidity and capital strategies such as issuances of debt and equity offerings, investments, asset sales and purchases, and financing arrangements
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
Identifying, monitoring and addressing issues of legal risk.
Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents.
Representing/advocating for an organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities.
Provide expert, practical legal advice on a wide array of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting assigned lines of business and/or functions
Develop sound legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions regarding the Company’s legal rights and obligations
Develop legal strategies for achieving business goals and resolving complex legal problems, with oversight as needed.
Lead discussions on complex legal topics with internal partners
Apply sound ethical judgment in execution of all duties and responsibilities
Establishing operational plans for job area.
Developing and implementing new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.
Requires communication with leadership.