Corporate Counsel, Corporate Affairs

General Information

Ref #:

20240040387

Travel Amount Required:

Up to 25%

Job Type:

Regular-Full Time

Location:

Lowell - Massachusetts - United States, USA - USA - Remote

Company Overview

Here at UKG, our purpose is people™. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people – both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers #WeAreUKG

Description & Qualifications

Description

UKG seeks a Corporate Counsel to join our Corporate Affairs team. The role will support our M&A, securities & equity compensation, and corporate secretarial functions. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally and act as a facilitator on various domestic and global legal matters. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Affairs, you will be expected to identify and analyze legal issues and risk, draft and review key documents, present clear recommendations to senior leaders, manage external counsel and costs and provide support on a wide range of issues, as set out below. As the role will flex across a range of issues, we are looking for someone with experience managing initiatives independently and a demonstrated record of strong business judgement.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Support mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and commercial transactions. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various transaction documents, as well as managing outside counsel.

• Support the administration of our equity compensation matters, including our periodic liquidity windows and securities compliance.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and covenants with respect to the Company's indebtedness, including advising on disclosure obligations.

• Advise on corporate governance best practices and support Finance on intercompany transactions.

• Assist our secretarial function, including preparing resolutions and materials for our subsidiaries’ annual meetings, managing corporate governance and compliance matters, and maintaining minute books and corporate records.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Law degree and good standing with the applicable State Bar.

• At least 6 years of relevant corporate legal experience, preferably covering M&A, securities, corporate governance, and equity compensation matters, in a mix of law firm and in-house environments; public company experience is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, M&A processes, and securities laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In a mix of law firm and in-house environments; public company experience is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and influencing skills, with a strong emphasis on the ability to articulate complex legal issues in a clear and actionable way.

• Flexibility in a high-growth, changing workplace, including having a company-first attitude when asked to contribute to initiatives across the legal department.

• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex, cross-functional projects and establish credibility with internal and external executive stakeholders.

• Ability to proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience developing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Pay Transparency for Colorado, New York, Washington and California

The pay range for this position in Colorado, New York, Washington and California is $122,600 to $176,250, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation.

Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers.

San Francisco Bay Area Pay Law

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area, the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $122,600 to $176,250 per year.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.