Senior Associate General Counsel, Assistant Corporate Secretary – Corporate Governance

Option Care Health

Senior Associate General Counsel overseeing corporate governance operations for a $5 billion infusion services provider. Advising on board governance, compliance, and sustainability in a highly-competitive industry.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeBannockburn • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,115 - $300,207 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the Corporate Secretary’s office, establishing processes, timelines, and controls to support scalable governance operations for a complex, publicly-trade enterprise.
Serve as primary support to the Board of Directors and its committees, including planning annual calendars, preparing agendas and materials, attending meetings, and drafting and maintaining accurate minutes and resolutions.
Prepare and deliver governance-related presentations to the Board and committees, including materials on corporate governance trends, regulatory developments, director education, and best practices.
Lead governance-related stockholder engagement activities, including coordinating outreach, preparing engagement materials, managing follow-ups, and supporting management on governance-related stockholder matters.
Oversee planning and execution of the annual meeting of stockholders, including meeting logistics.
Maintain and continuously improve the company’s corporate governance framework, including charters, governance guidelines, committee structures, policies, and Board processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and stockholder expectations.
Oversee governance for domestic subsidiaries, including entity formation and maintenance, board and officer appointments, intercompany documentation, and corporate recordkeeping.
Manage director onboarding, offboarding, and continuing education; coordinate annual evaluations.
Monitor evolving corporate governance regulations, listing standards, and market practices; assess impact on the company and proactively recommend enhancements or changes to governance practices.
Assist with the preparation, review, and coordination of Securities Act and Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements, and other required SEC reports, working closely with Finance, Investor Relations and external advisors.
Review and advise on earnings call scripts, press releases, investor presentations, and other external communications to ensure consistency with SEC disclosure requirements, Regulation FD, and the company’s historical disclosures.
Lead the end-to-end preparation of the company’s annual proxy statement, including coordination of internal contributors, engagement with outside counsel and proxy advisors, review of governance and compensation disclosures, and management of timelines and approvals.
Provide legal support for capital markets activities, including equity offerings, debt financings, stock-based compensation plans, and other securities-related transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws and exchange rules.
Monitoring developments in securities law, stock exchange listing standards, and disclosure best practices; advise management and the Board on disclosure risks and procedural enhancements.
Lead the Company’s sustainability program, including oversight of sustainability governance structures, cross-functional coordination, and integration of sustainability considerations into corporate governance practices and Board oversight.
Coordinate the identification, collection, validation, and ongoing monitoring of sustainability metrics across the organization, working with internal stakeholders to establish reliable data controls, processes, and documentation.
Oversee the preparation of the company’s annual sustainability report and related disclosures, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with applicable frameworks, investor expectations, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Support Board and committee oversight of sustainability matters through regular reporting and presentations; assist with stockholder engagement and proxy disclosures related to strategy, performance and governance.
Coordinate legal review of executive compensation matters, including equity and incentive plans, award agreements, executive offer letters, severance arrangements, and related documents, primarily through management of outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
Support executive compensation governance processes by facilitating Compensation Committee materials, approvals, and related disclosures, and by coordinating with outside counsel and internal teams on proxy statement and SEC filing disclosures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience supporting corporate governance, board and committee operations, and public company compliance.
Meaningful experience at a publicly-traded company and/or major law firm representing public companies, with demonstrated responsibility for Board and committee processes.
Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance matters, including board and committee charters, governance guidelines, annual meeting processes, stockholder engagement, and proxy advisory firm considerations.
Experience supporting SEC reporting and disclosure processes, including coordination of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8- K and annual proxy statements in collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional and external stakeholders, including senior executives, directors, outside counsel, and advisors, with strong judgment and executive presence.
Experience coordinating subsidiary governance and entity management, including board actions, officer appointments and corporate record keeping.
Strong written, organizational and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare board-level materials and present clearly on governance and compliance matters.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Paid Time off
Bonding Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
HSA Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
myFlexPay
Family Support
Mental Health Services
Company Paid Life Insurance
Award/Recognition Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctor (JD)corporate governanceSEC reportingForms 10-KForms 10-QForms 8-Kproxy statementssustainability reportingexecutive compensationlegal compliance

Soft Skills

organizational skillspresentation skillsjudgmentexecutive presencestakeholder managementcommunication skillsleadershipcross-functional coordinationattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

active bar membership