Associate General Counsel, Securities and Governance

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COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

Hybrid Role: In-office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.

The Associate General Counsel, Securities and Corporate Governance will report to the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, serving as a key legal advisor to the company. This individual will work closely with the members of the legal team and business stakeholders at all levels across the enterprise on securities, corporate governance, compensation and benefits, [entity management] and ESG matters. S/he will bring a results-oriented, business-minded focus with sophisticated legal judgment and the leadership skills necessary to successfully drive both legal and business strategy in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations relevant to areas of responsibility, including securities laws and NYSE Listing Standards.
• Advising on reporting/disclosure requirements, including the preparation of periodic reports and other filings required by the SEC and the NYSE, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, Forms 10-Q and Forms 8-K.
• Leading the preparation of proxy statements, response to shareholder proposals, and annual shareholder meeting.
• Advising on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors and executive officers, including the preparation and filing of SEC filings, preparation of 10b5-1 plans and management of trading policies and procedures.
• Providing legal and corporate governance support for matters related to the Company’s Board of Directors, including preparation of meeting materials.
• Proactively monitoring and advising corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and other developments to ensure compliance with changing requirements.
• Supporting the investor relations function on various matters, including with respect to the preparation and review of communications related to quarterly earnings, as well as materials for investor presentations
• Participating in shareholder communications and engagement, including with respect to ESG communications and engagement.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams on various projects that present securities and/or corporate governance issues.
• Advise on external governance trends, SEC and NYSE developments, and best practices in an evolving regulatory landscape
• Partner with 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 related public company disclosure considerations.

• Support Treasury department, including with respect to financing transactions and credit facility compliance.
• Overseeing subsidiary entity governance management.

Required Minimum Experience

• JD degree from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar in at least one state.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience practicing in areas of securities, corporate governance and executive compensation/benefits, with experience in large law firms as well as in in-house counsel roles strongly preferred.
• Experience working with public or private company Boards of Directors, and executive-level management on corporate governance matters required.
• Dedication to high standards of quality and ethics.
• Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, effective counsel and find alternative solutions to problems.
• Strong work ethic and team player with ability to connect with people and build trust.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients.
• 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.
• Executive Presence - Interpersonal and presentation communication strengths.
• Time/Project Management: Effectively manage multiple, significant activities and respond to changing priorities with minimum disruption.
• Problem Solver: Able to drive problem resolution in challenging situations.

Required Minimum Education:

• Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. or equivalent degree from a well-respected U.S. law school; admission to practice law in Texas.
• 10 years relevant working experience.
• Prior in-house experience strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

• This position must be performed at the Sysco Global Support Center facility based in Houston, Texas. Hybrid Work schedule.
• Travel may be required up to 20% to Sysco facilities or operating companies. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.