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Assistant Gen Counsel, Corp & Securities

Date Posted: May 28, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD
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Job Detail

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    Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Jun 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

A.O. Smith is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to fill the role of Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities. This position, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, involves managing legal aspects related to securities compliance, corporate governance, and M&A transactions, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting company objectives.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage legal aspects of SEC filings and ensure compliance with NYSE listing standards
  • Advise on board and committee matters and prepare board materials
  • Develop and maintain disclosure controls and procedures
  • Oversee insider trading policies and trading windows
  • Support annual stockholder meetings and manage shareholder proposals
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and capital market activities
  • Lead legal due diligence and analyze risks related to compliance
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
  • Help design and maintain enterprise-wide risk management frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Manage external legal counsel and budgets

Required skills

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • 7-10 years of experience as a securities and corporate transactions attorney
  • Knowledge of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and securities regulation
  • Experience advising global publicly-traded manufacturing companies
  • Strong business acumen and integrity
  • In-house legal experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate complex legal issues in lay terms
  • Team player with strong relationship-building skills
  • Willingness to travel globally as needed

What the company offers

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Retirement security savings plan
  • Short- and long-term disability programs
  • Tuition assistance

Skills Required

Company Overview

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipm... Read More

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