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Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets

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Full-time Remote 2d ago

Location:

Washington, DC, US

Company:

O-I is a global leader in producing sustainable glass packaging for food and beverages, holding over 1,800 patents.

Summary:

The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice on securities and corporate governance to support O-I's operations. Candidates should have a JD, active bar membership, and 5 years of experience in relevant fields.

Requirements:

Hard Skills: Securities law, Corporate governance, Capital markets, SEC filings, Legal drafting

Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school, Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance, & Capital Markets will play a critical role in advising the company on securities and corporate governance matters to support O-I’s global operations. This position is responsible for advising on the company’s compliance with securities law drafting and reviewing SEC filings, and providing legal guidance on complex financial transactions. The role will manage public disclosures, oversee public company obligations and have close collaboration with senior leadership and various departments.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

(All other duties as assigned)

As a key member of the legal team, you will provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of securities and corporate governance matters to support O-I’s global operations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • 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 and reports.
  • Providing legal support for complex financial transactions, including capital markets activities and bank credit agreements.
  • Ensuring public disclosures, including 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.
  • Assisting with board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
  • Offering guidance on corporate governance best practices, market trends, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
  • Reviewing and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines as needed.
  • Supporting corporate governance functions, including maintaining corporate records, assisting with global entity management, and supporting the Corporate Secretarial team.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with departments such as finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
  • Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned.