Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYO-I is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Legal Counsel - Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join our global legal team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with
3-8 years of experience and a strong background in
SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.
You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with securities laws, managing public company obligations, and supporting high-impact financial transactions. This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across finance, investor relations, treasury, and more.
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.
- Providing legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements.
- Ensuring public disclosures (e.g., 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.
- Supporting board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
- Advising on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
- Maintaining and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines.
- Supporting global entity management and corporate secretarial functions.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
- Leading or contributing to special projects and initiatives as assigned.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- 3-8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets-gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures.
- Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning.
- Proficient in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws).
- Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS10-20%
Additional InformationWhat we offer at O-I:Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between
$160,000 and $190,000 and includes a possible
20% incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are: - Vacation time and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
- Pre-tax accounts
- Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
- Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we'd like to hear from you.
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