Associate General Counsel, Securities & Governance

Posted:
5/27/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Remote

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the General Counsel in the management and handling of all securities and corporate governance matters for the Company and the Board of Directors.  This position is in Plano, TX at corporate headquarters for Integer Holdings. The attorney will also advise and assist with Company-wide policies relating to securities and corporate governance.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

  • Advise the company and senior leadership on all aspects of the business on business risk’s and opportunities through a public company lens.
  • In-house legal expert responsible for our public company reporting.
  • Prepare and review Integer’s SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, S-8s and Section 16 filings, and ensure compliance with SEC and NYSE rules and regulations
  • Oversee policies and procedures relating to securities law compliance and disclosure matters, including the administration of Integer’s Insider Trading Policy
  • Serve as Assistant Secretary, advising on and supporting Integer’s corporate governance policies and matters, including reviewing/preparing Board and Committee agendas and materials, ensuring compliance with Board and Committee policies and charter documents, and drafting minutes
  • Partner with the Investor Relations on compliance oversight, investor engagement activities, and Integer’s Annual Meeting.
  • Review external communications, including press releases, investor presentations, and other announcements, and significant internal communications
  • Advise on ISS/Glass Lewis voting policies
  • Stay up-to-date and keep relevant teams advised on external governance trends, SEC and NYSE developments, and best practices in an evolving regulatory landscape
  • Partner with Integer’s Human Resources team and have experience advising on company executive compensation practices, including senior management agreements, stock plan administration, executive agreements, incentive bonus plans and programs, severance plans and guidelines, and any related public company disclosure considerations
  • Collaborate with the Treasury and Accounting teams to ensure compliance with our credit. You understand accounting and corporate finance.
  • Lead and support other projects from time to time, such as financing transactions
  • Work closely with our internal audit, SOX, and compliance teams and advise on public company compliance matters
  • Adheres to Integer Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Performs other duties and functions as required.

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) of Law
  • Minimum Experience:
    • Must have a minimum of 10 years of substantive corporate securities and governance experience with a public company or a nationally recognized law firm.
    • Extensive experience dealing with Boards of Directors and Committees

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Legal Knowledge/Skills:
    • Competence as a lawyer; ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.
    • Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients.
    • Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed.
    • Self-starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness.
    • Good team player, calm under pressure.
    • Self-confident and inspires confidence from clients.
  • Values and Leadership Competencies:
    • Prioritize Focus: Ability to translate strategy into tactical implementation and motivate others to execute on the strategy
    • Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively with and influence peers and management
    • Align Stakeholders: address potential resolutions to customers and internal stakeholders and find ways to partner to move work forward
  • Personal/Professional Competencies:
    • Executive Presence - Interpersonal and presentation communication strengths
    • Time/Project Management:  Effectively manage multiple, significant activities and respond to changing priorities with minimum disruption
    • Work Ethic: high results oriented, high tolerance for ambiguity and proven success in driving results with minimal supervision   
    • Problem Solver: Able to drive problem resolution in challenging situations. 
    • Computer skills: Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and all web-based applications

U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran