Legal Counsel - Corporate

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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All
. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone
, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin® and many more.
We Are Perrigo
. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your legal expertise to Perrigo’s Corporate Legal team, which operates at the intersection of law and business and provides strategic legal counsel across areas such as Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Corporate Governance. As Legal Counsel - Corporate, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Deputy General Counsel in a variety of Corporate legal issues, including advising on SEC and securities regulation, financial reporting, governance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, and treasury matters.

The candidate selected to fill this role will be based at our North American Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan or at our Morristown, New Jersey office with a hybrid working schedule.

• SEC, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance:
  Assist in quarterly review of 10-Qs and annual 10-K review, including related issues such as materiality, risk factor updates, and disclosure trends. Assess 8-K filing requirements and prepare 8-K reports when needed. Provide Investor Relations support, including review of draft press releases, IR slides, earnings call scripts, and Q&A. Advise on non-GAAP issues and Reg G requirements. Advise on insider trading issues, including 10b5-1 trading plans, blackout windows, and pre-clearance issues.
  
  Advise on Section 16 issues and related D&O issues. Support with ongoing compliance with NYSE listing requirements. Support in annual proxy statement updates.
• Board & Governance:
  Assist in preparing for quarterly Board meetings, including drafting agendas, memos, resolutions, and draft minutes. Assist in managing and updating the company’s governance policies. Assist in planning and executing the Annual General Meeting. Monitor updates in corporate governance topics and prepare quarterly governance updates. Assist in advising on corporate governance matters and relevant legal updates in both the US and Ireland.
  
  Prepare and coordinate training materials for Director Education for quarterly Board meetings.
• M&A:
  Provide support on an as needed basis, working with M&A legal team and Deputy General Counsel, including assisting with diligence, transaction agreements, carveout and integration activities, and regulatory filings.
• Tax & Treasury:
  Provide legal guidance on tax & treasury matters, including financing activities; M&A-related tax structuring; and domestic and international tax matters.
• General Corporate Matters:
  Provide legal support on a broad range of general corporate matters, including entity management, corporate compliance, and other day‑to‑day corporate legal issues impacting the company’s operations.

• A qualified and licensed attorney; admission to practice law in a US jurisdiction preferred.
• Typically 5-8+ years of legal experience working with US publicly traded companies, preferably with a combination of law firm and in‑house experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of supporting a public company.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior executive relations and ability to collaborate and build relations with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing the industry, combined with an ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple, actionable terms…