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General Motors Counsel, Securities and Governance in Washington, District Of Columbia
Job Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Tower, Warren, MI, or GM Public Policy Office, Washington, D.C. three times per week, at minimum.
What You’ll Do – Responsibilities
This counsel’s portfolio will consist of three primary components:
Governance and ESG Disclosure:
Primary legal support for GM’s annual proxy statement and other ESG-related topics in GM’s securities filings (e.g., climate, human capital, DEI, etc.).
Primary legal support for key ESG/ sustainability disclosures and the related processes and policies to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulations in the U.S. and around the globe.
Governance and Support of the Board of Directors:
Key member of the Office of the Corporate Secretary and help prepare materials that support the GM Board of Directors and its Committees on a variety of matters.
Support the design, preparation, and execution of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders.
General Securities Support :
Provide general support to the Lead Counsel, Securities, and team on general securities matters, which may include:
Periodic and current SEC reporting (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, registration statements, etc.).
Securities offerings.
Beneficial ownership reporting (Section 13 and 16 matters),
Advising on the securities/ disclosure aspects of strategic/ M&A transactions and advising on general corporate matters.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Law degree from an accredited college or university.
Admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the United States and Michigan, if not admitted in Michigan, the ability to qualify for in-house counsel status in Michigan.
3-10 years of experience with advising public companies on securities, governance, and ESG/ sustainability matters (i.e., SEC disclosure, sustainability reporting, corporate governance);
Mix of large law firm and prior-in-house experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of corporate sustainability, corporate responsibility, and/or sustainability/ ESG reporting regimes and best practices.
Self-directed, solution-focused individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results.
Ability to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and boldly share ideas without fear.
Strong oral and written communicator with an aptitude for critical thinking and succinctly presenting the best course of action.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Ideal candidate understands domestic and foreign regulatory regimes, experience with the various sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, etc.), and knowledge of emerging SEC disclosure priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of automotive industry environment and/or heavy industrial companies.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Why Join Us
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Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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