Vice President Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel is a pivotal role designed for a highly skilled legal professional with a keen understanding of corporate securities real estate and litigation matters including executive compensation equity-based incentive programs and public company governance obligations. The role requires the ability to navigate complex legal challenges provide sound counsel on a broad range of issues and uphold the highest standards of compliance and ethical integrity. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a robust track record in legal advisory real estate transactions commercial leasing mergers and acquisitions litigation management securities compliance executive compensation and risk assessment combined with a collaborative approach that supports the Companys mission and business DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide legal counsel and support related to the Companys executive compensation programs including Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) performance-based equity awards and other incentive compensation with Human Resources Finance Payroll and executive leadership to ensure the design administration and governance of equity and incentive compensation programs comply with applicable laws regulations and plan on securities law matters impacting equity compensation including compliance with SEC reporting requirements insider trading regulations Section 16 obligations Rule 10b5-1 plans and stock ownership the preparation review and filing of proxy statement disclosures Forms 3 4 and 5 and other executive compensation and governance-related legal guidance regarding compensation committee matters including drafting materials resolutions and governance documents supporting executive compensation and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting executive compensation equity awards clawback requirements pay-versus-performance disclosures and other public company governance mergers acquisitions and other corporate transactions by assessing the impact on outstanding equity awards retention programs and executive compensation and maintain policies procedures and training related to insider trading equity award administration executive compensation governance and related compliance with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws stock exchange requirements and corporate governance RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises assigned employees both on site and remotely located including staff selection and training; planning assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability :A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law :Active membership in good standing with a state bar :A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant litigation experience ideally in a combination of law firm and in-house counsel Skills:Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills sound judgment high ethical standards and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced :The ability to influence with impact manage complex cross-border matters and potentially supervise junior legal written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to all levels of managementExcellent interpersonal influencing and negotiation skillsStrong leadership skills with a willingness to collaborate share knowledge respond quickly to urgent matters and execute proactivelyAbility to effectively multi-task stay highly organized and thrive in a deadline-driven environmentAbility to manage and motivate direct reports and outside counsel driving tangible results through peopleMust understand and embrace the companys core values and corporate goalsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Project Access)BFS BUILT TO LEAD COMPETENCIESKnow the BusinessBuilds deep knowledge of BFSs operating model and financial drivers market position and the industry landscape to make informed decisions that create on the CustomerAnticipates customer needs applies insights to decision-making and drives customer-centric solutions that create business for TomorrowThinks strategically anticipates future challenges and positions the business for long-term TrustActs with humility integrity and authenticity so others inside and outside BFS know they can count on EmpathyListens actively respects different perspectives and fosters a workplace where people feel valued and TogetherBuilds and strengthens partnerships inside and outside BFS by collaborating aligning efforts and driving shared ResultsConsistently meet or exceed goals through effective execution and Improve & InnovateSeek new ideas and approaches to enhance processes and ChangeAdapt quickly to evolving priorities and drive positive in the TeamSupport growth and development through coaching feedback and & Hire the BestIdentify and recruit top talent aligned with organizational values and a Growth MindsetDemonstrate curiosity resilience and openness to learning and ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of be required to occasionally lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 travel may be required.