Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate Governance at Beazer Homes in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview


As Assistant General Counsel - Securities and Corporate Governance for the company, you will report to our deputy general counsel and work closely with our executive team as well as our finance and investor relations teams to prepare SEC filings and provide in-depth counsel on issues concerning SEC compliance, governance matters, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, ESG reporting requirements and general corporate law. Additionally, you will advise and play an integral role in the company's compliance program, and you will support and advise the company's charitable Foundation.



This is a visible role in a fast-paced, professional and collaborative organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting regularly with executive management and a board of directors, as well as working across the company to advance strategic priorities.




Company Overview: Beazer Homes is committed to employee wellbeing and life-work balance, offering development opportunities, a flexible time-off program, and an industry leading parental leave policy.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting with public company securities law compliance and preparation of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q's, Proxy Statement, 8-K's, and '33 Act registration statements, as well as overseeing Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5).


• Assisting with maintaining the governance calendar for the board and its committees, preparing materials for board and committee meetings, as well as assisting with annual shareholders meetings, including the drafting of resolutions, consents, certificates and minutes.


• Assisting with various corporate governance initiatives relating to the company's board of directors, including director and officer questionnaires, maintenance of corporate records, as well as review of Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, board committee charters and other corporate governance documents and policies.


• Supporting compliance and certification activities relating to various corporate policies, including the Insider Trading Policy and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.


• Assisting with and supporting all phases of acquisitions, equity and debt financing transactions, private equity/venture capital investments, and other sophisticated commercial transactions


• Assisting cross functional efforts to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters.


• Advising on executive and director compensation, equity incentive plan matters, and related securities matters.

Education & Experience

• J.D. and U.S. state bar admission


• Minimum of 4-8 years of legal experience with a law firm preparing and reviewing SEC filings

Skills & Abilities

• Experience in corporate drafting, including resolutions, consents, minutes, certificates, legal memos, charters and bylaws


• Excellent organizational skills, detailed-oriented and able to complete projects and other assignments efficiently, timely and with minimum supervision


• Superior written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills enabling timely and practical identification and communication of legal issues and risks


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders


• Practical, proactive and results-oriented

Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment.

Additional Responsibilities
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.


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