Senior Corporate Counsel, Strategy, Securities, Governance & Purpose Law

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Position: Senior Corporate Counsel, Strategy, Securities, Governance & Purpose Law (Senior Director)

Location : Princeton, New Jersey (LVL)

Position Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Strategy, Securities, Governance & Purpose Law will provide legal counsel relating to corporate governance, securities compliance, and disclosure matters for a public company, advise the enterprise strategy team on key risks, and support special projects for the Purpose team. This role supports key governance functions and SEC-related activities, ensuring compliance and advising senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance and securities law compliance for a public company.
• Support SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Schedule 14A, Schedule 13D/G, Forms 3 and 4, and investor disclosures.
• Support Sustainability and Social Impact team and advise on ESG-related disclosures internationally.
• Support annual reports, presentations and shareholder engagement processes.
• Advise on corporate finance transactions, including securities offerings, debt/equity repurchases, and credit agreements.
• Assist with subsidiary governance, legal entity structure, and corporate policies.
• Advise Enterprise strategy team to mitigate key risks and drive execution of the company’s strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, and legal teams to align governance strategy with regulatory obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, securities and finance law at a law firm and at a public company.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and license to practice law in the U.S.
• Expertise in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements and governance principles, with strong preference for experience interpreting and applying Delaware General Corporation Law.
• Strong judgment, execution, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and corporate transactions.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $250,240 - $303,232

We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives, including Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care, Wellbeing support, Financial well-being resources and a 401(K), Financial protection benefits, and Work-life programs.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

BMS is an equal employment opportunity employer.