Corporate Counsel – Director
LivaNova
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
- Support the annual proxy process, including drafting and coordination
- Assist with compliance with Nasdaq listing standards, including corporate governance, disclosure, and shareholder approval requirements
- Contribute to U.K. reporting obligations, including annual reports, governance disclosures, and Companies Act compliance
- Assist in the preparation of Board of Directors and committee materials, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and governance documentation
- Help prepare for and as needed, attend Board and committee meetings, supporting follow-ups and action items
- Monitor and advise on developments in U.S. and U.K. securities laws, sustainability disclosure trends, and corporate governance practices
- Partner with finance, investor relations, and executive leadership on earnings releases, investor presentations, and disclosure matters
- Support the company’s sustainability disclosures and reporting, including coordination of ESG data, assisting with sustainability disclosures, and aligning with evolving disclosure frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Support the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting to senior management and the Board
- Provide support on capital markets transactions, including equity offerings and other financing activities
- Assist with global subsidiary management, including entity maintenance, corporate governance, intercompany actions, and coordination with local counsel
- Review and provide guidance on material contracts, including corporate agreements, vendor arrangements, and intercompany agreements, ensuring alignment with public company and governance obligations
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 3–6 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for candidates trained at a top-tier law firm
- Direct experience with SEC reporting and public company compliance required
- Familiarity with Nasdaq rules and listing standards strongly preferred
- Exposure to U.K. public company reporting and governance requirements is a plus
- Experience or interest in sustainability disclosure and reporting is a plus
- Experience reviewing corporate and commercial contracts preferred
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
Benefits
- Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
- Personal and Vacation Time
- Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training & Education Assistance
- Bonus Referral Program
- Service Awards
- Employee Recognition Program
- Flexible Work Schedules
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Hard Skills & Tools
SEC filingsForms 10-KForms 10-QForms 8-Kproxy statementscorporate governancedisclosuresustainability disclosureenterprise risk managementcapital markets transactions
Soft Skills
draftinganalytical skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescross-functional collaboration
Certifications
J.D.active bar membership