Director- Associate General Counsel- Corporate & Strategic Transactions
Get to Know the Role:
A high-performing, execution-oriented attorney responsible for taking ownership of significant corporate legal responsibilities and providing high-quality, practical support for many of the company's core activities. This role focuses on supporting the finance organization and corporate legal team on day-to-day operational matters-including contract drafting, subsidiary management, and process development-while driving critical initiatives across SEC reporting and disclosure, M&A work, capital markets activities, financing matters, and strategic partnerships. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong, business-oriented attorney to operate close to the business, build deep expertise in public company operations, and lead high-functioning, cross-functional teams on pivotal corporate milestones.
What You'll Do:
Support Finance & Corporate Operations
- Partner with the finance team on day-to-day legal needs, operational initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
- Serve as the go-to legal resource for practical, timely guidance and execution of recurring work.
- Draft and negotiate sell-off and liquidation agreements, intercompany agreements, and routine commercial and corporate contracts for the finance team.
Lead Subsidiary Management & Corporate Maintenance
- Oversee entity formation and dissolution, subsidiary governance and recordkeeping, and annual filings and compliance.
- Elevate partnership with external service providers while maintaining internal ownership.
Lead Legal's Role in SEC Reporting & Public Company Compliance
- Assist in preparation and review of quarterly, annual, and special public filings and all related public disclosures.
- Ensure disclosures are accurate, clear, and aligned with business strategy and consistent across filings, earnings materials, and investor communications.
- Partner with finance and investor relations to pressure-test messaging and anticipate investor and analyst scrutiny.
Support on Governance & Board Matters
- Support the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary in board and committee materials, governance policies and practices, and director onboarding and education.
Support Strategic Transactions, Capital Markets & Finance
- Serve as internal legal lead on M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, investments, and joint ventures.
- Advise on debt and equity transactions,credit agreements, and financing arrangements.
- Partner with finance team to structure transactions and evaluate risk and disclosure implications.
- Manage outside counsel efficiently while maintaining internal ownership of key legal decisions and translate legal complexity into business clarity.
What You Bring:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 5-8 years of law experience (top-tier law firm and/or public company in-house preferred).
- Strong background in SEC reporting, public company governance, and M&A/strategic transactions.
- Proven ability to partner with corporate finance and translate complex legal risks into business solutions.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and process-building skills with high attention to detail.
- High-ownership, low-ego collaborator comfortable handling both routine operations and complex deals.
Perks: Why You'll Love it Here
- Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
- Summer Fridays (For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates): More time for the sun and the weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
- Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a blend of home-office focus and in-office collaboration.
- In-Person Connection: While we love our digital tools, we love our people even more! To keep our culture thriving, in-person presence is required at our Pittsburgh headquarters for interviews, orientation and periodic quarterly meetups.
- FOMO (Fun Office Moments Only) Events: Exciting company-wide events you won't want to miss!
Pay/Benefits Information:
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
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