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Corporate Counsel - Governance & Transactions

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west pharmaceutical servicesWest Whiteland Township, PA8 days ago
Corporate Counsel - Governance & Transactions This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking an experienced corporate, governance, securities, and transactions attorney to join its Governance, Securities & Employment/Litigation Center of Excellence in its global Legal department. This role will provide global legal support in public company governance, securities law compliance, SEC reporting, corporate finance, treasury matters, strategic transactions, and global corporate entity management. The Corporate Counsel – Governance & Transactions will serve as a trusted advisor to our senior leadership and key corporate functions, including Finance, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Accounting, and other enterprise stakeholders. The role will support the corporate secretary function, public company reporting obligations, financing and transactional matters, global subsidiary governance, and legal risk management across the West enterprise. The position reports directly to the Senior Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary. The role requires a pragmatic, business-oriented attorney with strong public company governance and securities experience, meaningful corporate transactional experience, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex matters in a fast-paced, highly regulated global environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Corporate Transactions and Finance Support
  • Global Entity Management
  • Securities Reporting & Public Disclosures
  • Corporate Governance & Corporate Secretary Support
Education: Law degree and bar admittance or license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction. Work Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of legal work experience with a minimum 5-8 preferably combining large law firm and in-house experience. Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Preferred experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, or manufacturing industries. Preferred familiarity with regulated environments and operational business models. Demonstrated ability to embrace simplification of legal processes. Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, solution-oriented guidance. Comfortable reading, interpreting, and advising on financial documents as well as legal documents. Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sound judgment and ability to work independently on high-impact matters. Dependability, attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills a must. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of leadership. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization. Strong subject matter expertise in global employment law. Able to comply with the company's safety and quality policy at all times. License and Certifications: Bar admittance or license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
Travel Requirements: 10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements: Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
What We Offer: This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities. Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives. Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration. Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact. West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

West Whiteland Township, PA

Occupation

Lawyers

Industry

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

Posted

8 days ago

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