Element Solutions Inc
Overview
Legal Counsel – North America will provide legal support to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, focusing on SEC & NYSE reporting and compliance, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), investor relations, treasury matters, corporate governance, and ESG. This position is based in Norwalk, Connecticut (negotiable). Responsibilities
Provide first line legal advice on securities law matters, including preparing all SEC filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 reports. Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations on the quarterly earnings process. Provide securities law advice and compliance guidance for earnings releases, investor materials, management presentations, and other communications. Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, NYSE listing requirements, and corporate laws; monitor regulatory developments and best practices. Prepare annual stockholder meetings, including organization and preparation of meeting materials. Support capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings. Serve as the lead attorney on all legal aspects of global mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from inception through post-close integration. Draft, review, and negotiate complex M&A transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and transition service agreements. Support M&A due diligence activities and identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks. Provide legal support on credit agreement/indenture compliance, debt repricing, cash repatriation events, local credit facilities, delegation of banking authority, and other treasury and tax related matters. Assist with global subsidiary management, including ongoing compliance, liquidations, dissolutions, reorganizations, and intercompany transactions. Provide legal support on ESG program matters, including review of ESG disclosures, sustainability report, and ESG questionnaires. Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent. U.S. state bar active membership in good standing. Must be or become authorized to practice law in the State of Connecticut (Authorized House Counsel). Minimum 7 years as a practicing lawyer with strong experience in SEC reporting (’33 and ’34 Acts) and M&A transactions, preferably from a public company in-house experience. What competencies you will need
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize workload, and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player with a service-oriented approach to internal and external colleagues; hands-on, detail-focused, and results-driven. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and listening skills. What we offer
Competitive base salary plus a generous performance-based bonus plan. 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, medical insurance, and 9 holidays. Equal Opportunity
All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws.
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Legal Counsel – North America will provide legal support to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, focusing on SEC & NYSE reporting and compliance, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), investor relations, treasury matters, corporate governance, and ESG. This position is based in Norwalk, Connecticut (negotiable). Responsibilities
Provide first line legal advice on securities law matters, including preparing all SEC filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 reports. Collaborate with Finance and Investor Relations on the quarterly earnings process. Provide securities law advice and compliance guidance for earnings releases, investor materials, management presentations, and other communications. Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, NYSE listing requirements, and corporate laws; monitor regulatory developments and best practices. Prepare annual stockholder meetings, including organization and preparation of meeting materials. Support capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings. Serve as the lead attorney on all legal aspects of global mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from inception through post-close integration. Draft, review, and negotiate complex M&A transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and transition service agreements. Support M&A due diligence activities and identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks. Provide legal support on credit agreement/indenture compliance, debt repricing, cash repatriation events, local credit facilities, delegation of banking authority, and other treasury and tax related matters. Assist with global subsidiary management, including ongoing compliance, liquidations, dissolutions, reorganizations, and intercompany transactions. Provide legal support on ESG program matters, including review of ESG disclosures, sustainability report, and ESG questionnaires. Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent. U.S. state bar active membership in good standing. Must be or become authorized to practice law in the State of Connecticut (Authorized House Counsel). Minimum 7 years as a practicing lawyer with strong experience in SEC reporting (’33 and ’34 Acts) and M&A transactions, preferably from a public company in-house experience. What competencies you will need
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize workload, and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player with a service-oriented approach to internal and external colleagues; hands-on, detail-focused, and results-driven. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, and listening skills. What we offer
Competitive base salary plus a generous performance-based bonus plan. 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, medical insurance, and 9 holidays. Equal Opportunity
All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws.
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