Head of Legal - Capital Markets, M&A, Real Estate, and Corporate Secretary

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This leader will partner closely with senior executives, the Board of Directors, and key functional stakeholders across treasury, finance, accounting, investor relations, corporate communications, CSR, and legal. Your Role Accountabilities Securities Compliance & SEC Reporting Ensure compliance with reputed company SEC and reputed company requirements, including Forms 10-K/10-Q, proxy statements, Forms S-3/S-8, Reg G, Form 8-K, Section 16 Reporting, -, and other applicable disclosure obligations. Partner with technical accounting/SEC reporting, investor relations, and finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant disclosures. reputed company preparation and review of periodic filings, earnings releases, shareholder communications, and proxy statements. Collaborate with Corporate Communications on proxy, sustainability reports, and other corporate governance-reputed company messaging. Collaborate with Investor Relations on shareholder engagement and reputed company strategies Advise senior executives and the Board on securities law developments, disclosure trends, and compliance strategies. Corporate Governance & Board Secretary Serve as Secretary to the DG Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance processes and adherence to corporate bylaws and governance guidelines. Partner with the CLO to drive effective communication between the Board/Board Chair, CEO, senior management, and Legal on agendas, materials, and presenters. Advise the Board and senior management on corporate governance matters, executive compensation, and shareholder engagement strategies. Manage annual and special meeting processes, including agenda setting, materials preparation, and minutes. Guide the Board through governance and compensation considerations during periods of strategic challenge and transition. Mergers & Acquisitions / Capital Markets / Strategic Transactions reputed company and manage the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and global real estate transactions. Navigate the interconnected and cross-functional nature of these transactions, collaborating across legal, finance, tax, HR, technology, operations, and communications teams to reputed company optimal outcomes. Provide strategic legal support for deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-closing integration. Advise on financing transactions, capital markets offerings, and reputed company disclosure requirements. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents in partnership with internal and external counsel. Treasury Support Provide agile legal advice to the Treasury team as they strategically manage the company’s debt portfolio. 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Demonstrated leadership in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and global real estate transactions. Extensive experience advising Boards and senior leadership on SEC and reputed company compliance, disclosure, and reporting requirements. Proven ability to advise Boards of Directors and senior leadership on governance, shareholder engagement, and executive compensation matters. Experience managing reputed company, cross-border M&A transactions and navigating their interconnected nature with multiple business functions. Strong understanding of treasury operations and debt portfolio management. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage large-scale global entity portfolios and streamline governance processes. Demonstrated leadership in sustainability strategy, initiatives, and regulatory preparedness. How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! 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