About this role
Job title: Assistant General Counsel – Corporate & Securities
About the Role The Assistant General Counsel – Corporate & Securities is a key member of the global Legal Team, reporting to the VP, Legal – Corporate, Governance & Securities, and serving as the principal legal advisor on U.S. corporate, securities, and governance matters. The role reflects the continued evolution and increasing complexity of Wella Company's global corporate and capital structure. The Assistant General Counsel will lead key aspects of the U.S. corporate and securities agenda, provide seasoned judgment on governance and disclosure matters, and partner closely with the Legal team, Finance, Tax, HR, and senior business leaders across the enterprise. The role requires deep experience in U.S. corporate and securities law, ideally gained at a nationally recognized law firm, with demonstrated exposure to complex capital markets, governance, and public or private company environments. Global experience and comfort operating in a matrixed, international organization are highly valued. In addition, the role will help support procurement and supply chain activities, particularly in manufacturing and IT contracting. A strong executive presence, commercial mindset, and solutions‑oriented approach are essential. This position is based in New York and operates on a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in office.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP Legal and senior leadership on U.S. corporate, securities, and governance matters.
- Help lead securities law compliance, including oversight of disclosure obligations, review of investor communications, and external public‑facing materials.
- Own and continuously enhance public‑company governance frameworks, including insider trading policies, Regulation FD, disclosure controls, and related compliance infrastructure.
- Play a central role in public reporting processes, including leadership oversight of proxy statement preparation and Section 16 reporting compliance.
- Provide senior legal leadership on capital‑raising, financing, and strategic corporate transactions, partnering closely with Finance and external counsel.
- Partner with cross‑functional team members to oversee legal aspects of equity compensation programs, including governance, compliance, and alignment with SEC and employment requirements.
- Monitor emerging regulatory, governance, and market trends; proactively translate developments into practical guidance for leadership and the Board.
What We're Looking For
- Deep experience in U.S. corporate and securities law, ideally gained at a nationally recognized law firm.
- Demonstrated exposure to complex capital markets, governance, and public or private company environments.
- Global experience and comfort operating in a matrixed, international organization are highly valued.
- In addition, the role will help support procurement and supply chain activities, particularly in manufacturing and IT contracting.
- Strong executive presence, commercial mindset, and solutions‑oriented approach.
Nice to Have
- Global experience and comfort operating in a matrixed, international organization.