Associate General Counsel
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
The Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary will lead and manage the corporate, securities and governance law function for the company. In this position you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Board of Directors, executive management, and various board committees. Exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, strong communication skills and executive presence will be crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning of the public company disclosure and corporate governance processes. This position serves as an expert resource on corporate governance and regulatory issues related to filings, recordkeeping, policies, procedures, and reporting. The Corporate Secretary will also be supporting the executive compensation, treasury and finance functions. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities
Corporate and Securities
Ø Provide oversight, guidance, advice and legal expertise on a vast range of issues related to FTI’s public company disclosures, including compliance with securities laws and NYSE listed company requirements, including the preparation of and oversight of the filing of all SEC filings, including the Company’s 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Reports, registration statements and private securities offerings and other SEC-related transactions, filings and documentation.
Ø Assist with development and administration of policy and procedures related to all securities matters, including Insider Trading Policy, and related equity matters.
Ø Provide guidance on the oversight of FTI’s disclosure controls and procedures.
Ø Advise on capital market activities, including credit facilities, guarantees, outstanding notes and notes offerings, and a variety of other finance and treasury matters.
Ø Providing timely, strategic and practical legal advice and support to the Treasury Department regarding business practices, corporate strategies, policy interpretation, compliance, contractual disputes, and legal trends.
Ø Provide business counsel on matters related to Maryland corporate law.
Ø Advise senior management on corporate compensation matters, including regarding equity and executive compensation.
Ø Oversee inter-company restructuring and tax transactions.
Ø Keep abreast of proposed and existing corporate and securities legislation and regulations, as well as NYSE listing requirements.
Ø Act as a strategic partner to accounting, investor relations, treasury, human resources, communications, ESG and sustainability and other company leadership, and provide insightful, innovative thinking and problem-solving on critical legal and business issues.
Ø Liaise with the Company’s outside accounting firm.
Ø Oversee FINRA compliance for US regulated subsidiaries.
Ø Contribute to public company communications, including press releases and investor presentations.
Ø Oversee, administer and liaise with transfer agent and DTCC/CEDE functions.
Governance
Ø Support overall relationship among the Board of Directors, senior management, and outside partners.
Ø Oversee FTI’s corporate secretarial function, including the preparation of Board of Directors and Committee meeting agendas and related materials, and advising with respect to corporate governance best practices.
Ø Leading and managing Director orientation, onboarding and training processes, including administering process for Board of Director evaluations, Director & Officer (D&O) questionnaires and other Director compliance or governance matters.
Ø Evaluate and consult on Director independence.
Ø Liaise with Directors to help ensure fulfillment of their oversight responsibilities.
Ø Provide business counsel to leaders across the organization on a wide range of legal issues that may impact the Company’s Board of Directors or its relationship with shareholders.
Ø Keep abreast of FTI’s corporate governance landscape, in particular the evolving expectations of significant investors.
Ø Oversee corporate governance for the Company’s subsidiaries across the globe.
Ø Oversee related party conflict evaluations.
Ø Liaise with third-party proxy and other advisory firms.
Executive and Senior Leadership Compensation
Ø Oversee administration and documentation of employee equity compensation plans.
Ø Support senior leadership incentive compensation programs.
Ø Document executive employment arrangements.
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities.
We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Qualifications:
· J.D. Degree
· Minimum of 15 years of relevant post-graduate professional employment law experience in corporate and securities law with major law firms and/or in-house. Significant in-house experience leading public disclosure and governance functions for a public company is strongly preferred
· Extensive knowledge of and experience with securities regulations and governance, as well as NYSE listing requirements.
· Admitted, active, and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
· Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
· Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
· Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
· Generous paid time off
· Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
· Potential for flexible work arrangements
· Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
· Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
· Employee wellness platform
· Employee recognition programs
· Paid time off for volunteering in your community
· Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
· Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
· Professional development and certification programs
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
