Corporate Counsel

locations USCA > USA > North Carolina > Greensboro - VFC
time type Full time
posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id R-20240124-0024
Corporate Counsel: We are seeking a business-oriented attorney with corporate and transactional legal experience to join our team. The primary focus is to advise on US corporate and securities matters, including public company regulations, corporate secretary and governance matters, subsidiary and legal entity management, and transactional support to stakeholders such as Global Tax, Treasury, Indirect Procurement and others.
How You Will Make a Difference:  Support the Assistant Corporate Secretary on corporate governance and implementing the team's strategyBuild strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to better support the business with their legal needs and minimizing risk for the companyProvide legal advice and guidance to business leaders on matters of corporate law. Advise leaders to mitigate risk.Support VF's subsidiary and legal entity managementSupport and review SEC filings, such as Section 16 filingsManage governance for Employee equity and executive compensation mattersProvide legal support for corporate restructuring projects and initiatives for International Tax, Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and Mergers & AcquisitionsAdvise, draft, and negotiate Intercompany agreementsAdvise, draft, and negotiate agreements and contracts in support of our Global Supply Chain and Indirect Procurement team.Support the business leaders, colleagues, and other stakeholders to recognize and manage risks, employ risk-mitigation strategies, advise on regulatory and contractual compliance, and assist with various operational and office management matters .Stay up to date on new legal and company policies, regulations, trends, and procedures within the Corporate Governance environment to better support the business.Key Skills for Success: A good sense of humor, ability to laugh at oneself, and desire to have fun at work!A strong aversion to interpersonal drama and office politics (Our highest priority is preserving and strengthening our amazing team culture!)Responsible and highly conscientious, with a very strong work ethic and diligent attention to detailHighly self-motivated and responsive to the needs of colleagues and stakeholdersDemonstrated record of resourcefulness, taking initiative, and readily accepting responsibility for delivering resultsDemonstrated organizational, planning and time management skills; a proven record of driving for and achieving results; and the ability to advance multiple projects and competing priorities with multi-horizon deadlines, while exhibiting grace and poise under pressureProficiency in using clear, concise and effective verbal and written communication skills to influence all levels of the organization with persuasion, empathy, and diplomacySolid analytical skills and sound professional judgmentStrong orientation towards teamwork, collaboration and building strong relationships of trust with colleagues and counterparties around the globe and across culturesA practical approach, focusing on being a business partner, team member, facilitator, and collaboratorDemonstrate a positive, "can-do" attitude, support of the client's goals, and enthusiasm for the success of VF at all timesA deep commitment to continuously develop skills and knowledge through research, training, collaborating, and self-improvement, and willingness to take responsibility for mistakes (which will happen) and learn and grow from themStrong end-user technology skills are required (including specifically word processing, database, and presentation technologies), as well as the interest and willingness to adopt new technologies rapidly to improve productivity and efficiencyExperience working with multiple, diverse teams at a global, consumer-focused organization is preferredDemonstrated knowledge of digital technologies used by retailers, such as ecommerce, payment mechanisms, retail POS, social media, mobile apps, and digital marketing, software, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure is preferredYears of Related Professional Experience: 8+ years
Educational/ Position Requirements:  8 years of experience as attorney at reputable law firm or combination of reputable law firm and in-houseJuris Doctor ("JD") degree from a highly reputable, ABA-accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdictionAbility to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the VF organization.Ability to work well under pressureExperience working with international teams and cross border experience a plusExperience working with Tax, Treasury, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and other corporate functions a plusSpecial Physical and/or Mental Requirements:  Travel by air and overnight, as required 20% amount of time. Lifting and/or bending, lifting 10 lbs of weight. Hiring Range:
$132,000.00 USD - $165,000.00 USD annually Corporate Counsel: We are seeking a business-oriented attorney with corporate and transactional legal experience to join our team. The primary focus is to advise on US corporate and securities matters, including public company regulations, corporate secretary and governance matters, subsidiary and legal entity management, and transactional support to stakeholders such as Global Tax, Treasury, Indirect Procurement and others.
How You Will Make a Difference:  Support the Assistant Corporate Secretary on corporate governance and implementing the team's strategyBuild strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to better support the business with their legal needs and minimizing risk for the companyProvide legal advice and guidance to business leaders on matters of corporate law. Advise leaders to mitigate risk.Support VF's subsidiary and legal entity managementSupport and review SEC filings, such as Section 16 filingsManage governance for Employee equity and executive compensation mattersProvide legal support for corporate restructuring projects and initiatives for International Tax, Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and Mergers & AcquisitionsAdvise, draft, and negotiate Intercompany agreementsAdvise, draft, and negotiate agreements and contracts in support of our Global Supply Chain and Indirect Procurement team.Support the business leaders, colleagues, and other stakeholders to recognize and manage risks, employ risk-mitigation strategies, advise on regulatory and contractual compliance, and assist with various operational and office management matters .Stay up to date on new legal and company policies, regulations, trends, and procedures within the Corporate Governance environment to better support the business.Key Skills for Success: A good sense of humor, ability to laugh at oneself, and desire to have fun at work!A strong aversion to interpersonal drama and office politics (Our highest priority is preserving and strengthening our amazing team culture!)Responsible and highly conscientious, with a very strong work ethic and diligent attention to detailHighly self-motivated and responsive to the needs of colleagues and stakeholdersDemonstrated record of resourcefulness, taking initiative, and readily accepting responsibility for delivering resultsDemonstrated organizational, planning and time management skills; a proven record of driving for and achieving results; and the ability to advance multiple projects and competing priorities with multi-horizon deadlines, while exhibiting grace and poise under pressureProficiency in using clear, concise and effective verbal and written communication skills to influence all levels of the organization with persuasion, empathy, and diplomacySolid analytical skills and sound professional judgmentStrong orientation towards teamwork, collaboration and building strong relationships of trust with colleagues and counterparties around the globe and across culturesA practical approach, focusing on being a business partner, team member, facilitator, and collaboratorDemonstrate a positive, "can-do" attitude, support of the client's goals, and enthusiasm for the success of VF at all timesA deep commitment to continuously develop skills and knowledge through research, training, collaborating, and self-improvement, and willingness to take responsibility for mistakes (which will happen) and learn and grow from themStrong end-user technology skills are required (including specifically word processing, database, and presentation technologies), as well as the interest and willingness to adopt new technologies rapidly to improve productivity and efficiencyExperience working with multiple, diverse teams at a global, consumer-focused organization is preferredDemonstrated knowledge of digital technologies used by retailers, such as ecommerce, payment mechanisms, retail POS, social media, mobile apps, and digital marketing, software, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure is preferredYears of Related Professional Experience: 8+ years
Educational/ Position Requirements:  8 years of experience as attorney at reputable law firm or combination of reputable law firm and in-houseJuris Doctor ("JD") degree from a highly reputable, ABA-accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdictionStrong general corporate background; securities experience helpfulAbility to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the VF organization.Ability to work well under pressureExperience working with international teams and cross border experience a plusExperience working with Tax, Treasury, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and other corporate functions a plusSpecial Physical and/or Mental Requirements:  Travel by air and overnight, as required 20% amount of time. Lifting and/or bending, lifting 10 lbs of weight. Hiring Range:
$132,000.00 USD - $165,000.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
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