Corporate and Securities Counsel

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The attorney in this position will be the key corporate counsel in the legal department and will have broad responsibilities including securities, M&A, finance and public company governance matters. Among other general corporate duties, the attorney will provide advice and representation concerning the preparation and/or legal review of SEC filings and disclosures, transaction documents, financing documents, and investor communications. The attorney also works closely with the Company's Sustainability team, especially with respect to disclosure. The attorney will report directly to the SVP, General Counsel.This is a hybrid role and attorney will be based out of the Company's headquarters in Batesville, Indiana. The expectation would be to come into the office 2 days/week.Work You’ll Do:Provides advice and counsel to management and other stakeholders regarding a variety of complex legal matters, with a focus on securities, corporate governance, transactional, finance and corporate secretarial mattersPrepares securities filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K), as well as the proxy statement and annual shareholder meeting materialsAssists in developing, maintaining and executing policies and procedures to ensure sound corporate governance and compliance with NYSE and SEC regulations and other laws and regulations applicable to public companiesPlays central role in executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions, including legal due diligence and the negotiation and preparation of transaction agreementsManages general corporate matters, including those relating to securities law, domestic and global M&A, corporate governance, and corporate finance, as well as commercial contracts; assists with executive compensation and equity compensation plansWorks with other corporate functions to manage the Company’s global corporate organizational structureWorks closely with Company's Sustainability Department, particularly regarding Sustainability strategy and disclosure.Conducts research and provides legal advice on corporate and securities law issuesManages outside legal consultants as requiredOther duties may be assignedTeam:This role will be part of the global Legal & Compliance team, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel. Will work closely with team members and business partners, internal and external, around the globe. After an initial transition period, this role will have one direct report – the Company’s Corporate and Securities Paralegal.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from accredited college or university, J.D. from ABA accredited law school3-6 years related experience at a large law firm and/or another public company, with an emphasis in securities, corporate, and M&A requiredExcellent writing and communication skillsExpert in risk identification and assessmentAbility to quickly learn applicable law in a broad range of areasStrong negotiating skills and the ability to think creatively, strategically, and tacticallyStrong academic record or equivalent practice recordAbility to work independentlyPreferred Qualifications:Experience with an industrial company preferredWho we are:Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us @recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

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