The posting
Are you passionate about corporate and securities law and supporting a large, publicly traded company?
Do you enjoy partnering across legal and business teams on complex transactions, SEC reporting and corporate governance matters?
If so, we invite you to join Baker Hughes as a Counsel, Corporate & Securities.
Join our Baker Hughes – Corporate & Securities Organization
Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.
Partner with the best
The Counsel, Corporate & Securities is a key member of the Corporate Secretary’s Office. The attorney will advise on public company reporting and securities law compliance; Board and committee matters; and capital markets and financing transactions. The role will work closely with Treasury, Finance, External Reporting, Investor Relations, Communications, Tax, Executive Compensation, Human Resources and other legal and business teams, as well as outside counsel and other external advisers.
This position offers significant exposure to the Board, senior leadership and important corporate matters. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical judgment, excellent drafting and project management skills, attention to detail, discretion and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive workstreams.
As a Counsel, Corporate & Securities, you will be responsible for:
SEC Reporting, Disclosure and Securities Law
- Support the preparation, review and filing of periodic and current reports and other SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, prospectus supplements and other securities offering documents.
- Advise on disclosure requirements and materiality assessments for corporate, financing and governance matters, including earnings materials, investor presentations and other public communications.
- Monitor and advise on developments under the Securities Act, Exchange Act, SEC rules and guidance, and applicable stock exchange listing standards, and assist with implementation of new requirements.
- Provide support for beneficial ownership and insider reporting matters, including Schedules 13D and 13G, Forms 3, 4 and 5, Section 16 compliance and related policies and controls.
Board and Committee Support
- Prepare and coordinate materials for meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, resolutions, consents, minutes and supporting documentation.
- Provide legal and governance support for Board and committee matters, including director onboarding, governance policies, annual evaluations, corporate approvals and related compliance requirements.
- Partner with directors, senior management and business leaders to ensure Board and committee materials are accurate, complete and delivered on schedule.
- Support Board meeting planning, action item tracking, Board portal administration and maintenance of corporate records and governance documentation.
- Assist with the annual shareholder meeting and related proxy statement, shareholder engagement and governance workstreams.
Corporate Governance and Public Company Compliance
- Advise on corporate governance requirements and leading practices, including governing documents, committee charters, corporate governance guidelines, codes and policies.
- Support shareholder engagement, proxy advisory firm matters, governance ratings, shareholder proposals and responses to investor governance inquiries.
- Administer and advise on insider trading, Regulation FD, related-person transactions, clawback, anti-hedging and other public company policies and procedures.
- Support director and executive compensation governance matters, including equity plan administration, award documentation, director compensation and related disclosure.
- Lead transfer agent coordination relating to shareholder records, equity issuances, dividends, share repurchases, redemptions and other equity administration matters.
- Maintain corporate records and support compliance with applicable corporate law, SEC requirements and stock exchange standards.
Capital Markets and Finance
- Provide legal support for debt and capital markets and other financing transactions, including public and private debt offerings, credit facilities, commercial paper programs, term loans, bridge financings, receivables and supply-chain finance arrangements and related refinancing activities.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (with a preference for Texas).
- Typically 3 or more years of relevant corporate and securities experience at a leading law firm, public company or a combination of both.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical and issue-spotting skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical advice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with directors, senior leaders, internal clients, outside counsel and other advisers.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing matters, coordinate multiple contributors and meet demanding deadlines.
- High degree of accuracy, responsiveness, discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
- Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-oriented approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality work product.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Copilot; experience with Workiva, Diligent Boards and Intelligize platforms is helpful.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.
Join us, and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Legal Senior Specialist - Compliance & Regulatory Counsel
