Senior Counsel – Governance and Securities
Gap Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • New York • United States
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About the role
- Provide advice regarding compliance with securities laws and related disclosures, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
- Responsible for drafting the Proxy Statement and coordinating the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and supporting shareholder outreach efforts.
- Review the Company's press releases, earnings releases and other public-facing materials to ensure compliance with securities laws.
- Support the functioning of the Company's Board of Directors and its committees, including developing meeting agendas, preparing materials, and reviewing minutes.
- Advise on executive compensation matters, including the Company's equity plan and awards, offer letters and other executive compensation arrangements, and Section 16 reporting.
- Advise the Treasury team on matters related to our debt financing arrangements, share repurchases, and other matters.
- Advise on the Company's sustainability disclosures, including the Annual Impact Report, and support the Gap Foundation Board.
- Maintain Company documents and policies related to corporate governance, securities law compliance and disclosure, and assist in developing training programs for cross-functional partners on these topics.
- Assist with other projects on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- JD Required; Licensed to practice law in the US
- Proven track record of success partnering with business leaders on providing strategic guidance
- Practical mindset with ability to balance legal risk with business impact
- Able to cut through complexity to distill the most important issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple stakeholders and functions
- Able to work independently and cross functionally in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
securities law compliancedrafting Proxy Statementexecutive compensationdebt financing arrangementssustainability disclosurescorporate governancedisclosure policiesAnnual Report on Form 10-KQuarterly Reports on Form 10-QCurrent Reports on Form 8-K
Soft Skills
strategic guidancecommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiationconsensus buildingindependent workcross-functional collaborationability to balance legal riskproblem-solvingability to distill complex issues
Certifications
JDLicensed to practice law in the US