What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy General Counsel position at SiteOne Landscape Supply?
SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.
Position Overview
Reporting to the General Counsel, this is a key leadership role which represents the Company in all legal and regulatory matters. Advises and consults with field leaders and other departments on various legal issues and educates internal clients on proactive measures and approaches to reducing potential legal exposure.
KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS:
- Reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary will provide support in a number of areas, including, without limitation, corporate securities and corporate governance, transactional matters, regulatory issues, and employment and litigation matters
- Have primary responsibility for all commercial contracts
- Advise on compliance matters under SEC rules and regulations and other corporate governance rules and regulations
- Review and/or prepare all SEC filings, including proxy statement
- Advise on disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings materials, investor presentations and other external communications
- Assist with corporate secretarial functions, including preparation and review of Board and Committee materials, coordination of Board and Committee meetings and presentations to the Company’s Board of Directors
- Prepare and periodically update corporate governance and related policies
- Manage preparation of annual IMPACT Report
- Assist with planning and executing the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders
- Strategically collaborate with and manage external counsel
- Other corporate transactional matters for the Company
- Help build a Legal Department
Skills We Are Seeking
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Areas of specialization include corporate law
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Juris Doctor
- Licensed to practice law
- 10 years of experience practicing corporate law
Perks:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 401k with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Associate Referral Program
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Military Leave Benefits
- Associate Resource Groups
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
- Associate Product Discount Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- And More!
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
