[Remote] Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. O-I is a leading producer of glass packaging, and they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join their global legal team. This mid-level attorney role involves providing strategic legal counsel on securities law, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advising on securities law and corporate governance issues
• Drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures
• Providing legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements
• Ensuring public disclosures (e.g., press releases) meet SEC and other regulatory requirements
• Managing the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans
• Overseeing public company obligations such as annual shareholder meeting planning, director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and compliance calendars
• Supporting board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies
• Advising on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations
• Maintaining and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines
• Supporting global entity management and corporate secretarial functions
• Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications
• Leading or contributing to special projects and initiatives as assigned

Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 3–8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets—gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures
• Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning
• Proficient in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws)
• Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR)

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

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