Corporate Secretary executes and maintains all required official corporate filings, documents, reports and records according to applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for shareholder relations, communicating with Board members and coordinating shareholder lists and registrations. Being a Corporate Secretary researches and responds to shareholder requests for information. Manages the coordination of Board and shareholder meetings and the preparation of all necessary agendas and documents required for the meetings. Additionally, Corporate Secretary the incumbent in this role is usually an officer of the corporation. May require a Juris Doctor degree. Typically reports to top management. The Corporate Secretary manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Corporate Secretary typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This Assistant General Counsel position will primarily provide support to the Office of Corporate Secretary and report directly to the Senior Vice President, Office of Corporate Secretary.
What you’ll do
Assist in providing oversight and legal support for the planning, scheduling and coordination of meetings for the Equifax Inc. public company Board of Directors and its committees, including preparation of Board and committee agendas, minutes and resolutions.
Primary responsibility for oversight of global subsidiary management, including:
Communicating and collaborating with various departments within Equifax globally (including Tax, Treasury and International Legal) and outside Equifax (including outside counsel and third party corporate secretary firms) to oversee and assist with activities relating to organization and maintenance of overall corporate entity structure.
Oversee global subsidiary management platform (Diligent Blueprint), including developing and rolling out employee training.
Prepare and review entity organizational documents, including bylaws and operating agreements.
Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings and related communications, including Section 16 reports, Form 8-Ks, Form 10-Ks and 10-Qs, earnings presentations, and annual meeting proxy statements.
Assist with administration of insider trading policy.
Serve as primary point of contact for Equifax colleagues across departments for legal questions that arise related to corporate governance, including entity management, organizational structure and signature authority, etc.
Assist in providing legal support to HR Compensation and Benefits team members to resolve compensation-related questions, prepare equity award agreements and assist with other documentation.
Assist in providing legal support in connection with Equifax financing activities, including public offerings and bank facility refinancings. Serve as the primary point of contact for Treasury team members on routine financing activities.
Assist with review of internal and external communications prepared by the Communications Department.
What experience you need
J.D. and 2-5 years of experience as a corporate associate
Prior experience with public company representation in the areas of corporate law, including matters of entity organization; experience with SEC regulations is preferred.
What could set you apart:
Flexible team player who thrives in an environment requiring the ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently and effectively communicate with co-workers, members of the Board, senior management and others inside and outside of Equifax.
This position requires flexible work hours.