Switzerland Global Enterprise

Chief Securities Counsel

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • South Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $260,000 - $350,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • own the enterprise system for public company disclosure including quarterly and annual reporting, earnings disclosures, and required SEC filings
  • ensure disclosures are accurate, timely, consistent, and escalated appropriately
  • serve on the Disclosure Committee, providing legal judgment on materiality, timing, and completeness
  • partner with Finance, Investor Relations and Executive Compensation to integrate legal judgment early into disclosure development
  • ensure disciplined planning and execution across recurring disclosure, earnings, proxy, and governance cycles
  • maintain disclosure standards that produce decision‑ready outputs and minimize rework
  • architect and maintain the public company disclosure and reporting framework
  • oversee resourcing and outside counsel engagement for securities and disclosure matters
  • manage escalation of material securities and governance matters through the Chief Corporate Counsel to the Chief Legal Officer
  • anticipate emerging disclosure, governance, and shareholder issues and surface them early
  • engage directly with senior executives to frame issues, options, and implications clearly
  • oversee outside counsel on securities and governance matters
  • serve as a credible legal representative in regulator, shareholder, and external engagements as appropriate
  • maintain enterprise credibility through disciplined legal judgment and predictable execution

Requirements

  • J.D. from top tier U.S. law school
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in relevant U.S. public company securities law and corporate governance
  • demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting, disclosure controls, proxy and shareholder matters, and Board governance
  • track record advising Boards of Directors and senior executives on disclosure risk and materiality judgments
  • experience managing high‑stakes disclosure decisions under time pressure
  • proven ability to frame complex legal issues into clear options and recommendations
  • experience directing outside counsel on complex securities and governance matters
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • professional fluency in English
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off
  • Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SEC reportingdisclosure controlsproxy mattersshareholder matterscorporate governancelegal judgmentmateriality assessmentsdisclosure frameworkrisk managementoutside counsel management
Soft Skills
communication skillslegal judgmentproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcollaborationdecision-makingtime managementcredibilityleadershipadvisory skills
Certifications
J.D.