Managing Director, Associate Counsel (Corporate & Securities Attorney)
Sterling National Bank
- Stamford, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review and advise on the company's SEC and NYSE periodic filings, including 10K, 10Qs, 8Ks and registration statements
- Provide guidance and support for annual shareholder meetings, including preparation of proxy statements and related materials and advising on matters related to shareholder proposals
- Responsible for Section 16 reporting and insider trading policies and practices
- Manage the Company’s numerous corporate subsidiaries and ensure timely completion of all appropriate registrations and filings
- Provide legal support to the Company’s Disclosure Committee and Board Audit Committee
- Collaborate with investor relations, finance, and communications teams in the preparation of earnings releases and other public announcements
- Ability to lead special projects and coordinate with legal and administrative staff
- Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities
- JD degree from an accredited law school required.
- Active bar membership
- 6-10 years’ experience as a corporate and securities attorney (either in a law firm or a combination of a law firm and in-house experience). Relevant legal experience with/in a regulated public financial services company is preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of ’33 and ’34 Act matters
- A law degree from an accredited law school. Active bar membership.
- Excellent legal writing skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborative style and customer-service mindset with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people at all levels within a matrix, team-oriented environment across cultures and geographic locations.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Demonstrates common sense, teamwork, professionalism, high level of sound judgment and business acumen, accountability, proactive in resolving issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint) experience
- Must be able to work in our Stamford office and Waterbury office weekly.