Corporate Securities Counsel
Date: May 23, 2023
Location: Wayne, PA, US
Company: Teleflex
Expected Travel: Up to 10%
Requisition ID: 8321
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
Global Functions – The Corporate division is the central operating unit of the company; setting strategy and policy and providing business development, finance, human resources, information technology, investor relations and legal support to the businesses. The global Company headquarters is located just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.
Position Summary
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose-driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference.
Teleflex has an opportunity within its in-house legal department for a highly motivated, experienced U.S. attorney to join the organization as Corporate Counsel. This position will be located at Teleflex’s corporate headquarters in Wayne, PA.
Principal Responsibilities
The Corporate Counsel position will support various corporate and securities matters.
The person taking this position will work closely with Teleflex’s finance, accounting, investor relations, communications, and treasury personnel on a broad range of U.S. public company reporting, governance, and transactional activities, including the following:
• providing legal support and advice concerning the preparation and filing of Teleflex’s current and periodic reports on Forms 8-K,10-K, and 10-Q;
• preparation and filing of Teleflex’s annual proxy statement, including preparation of the CD&A disclosure and handling of shareholder proposals, and providing legal support in connection with Teleflex’s annual meeting of shareholders;
• providing legal support and advice to Teleflex’s investor relations department on disclosure matters, including review of annual and quarterly earnings announcements, press releases, investor presentations, investor communications, and other materials;
• providing legal support and advice to Teleflex’s communications, public relations, and human resources departments on internal and external announcements, press releases, presentations, communications, and other materials;
• preparation and filing of Section 16 reports and the management of Teleflex’s securities trading policy and procedures; providing legal support and advice in connection with Teleflex’s ESG Program, including review of the Company’s annual ESG report;
• providing legal support and advice in connection with Teleflex’s public securities offerings, borrowing facilities, and other financing transactions and activities;
• supporting the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel on corporate governance and Teleflex Board matters, including assistance with the preparation of materials, coordination of agendas, drafting of minutes, and monitoring and ensuring compliance with Board and Committee responsibilities;
• supporting the Associate General Counsel concerning legal entity management and governance;
• directing and overseeing the work of outside securities and governance counsel;
• collaborating with business partners to devise appropriate legal strategies associated with securities reporting and governance activities;
• supporting the Associate General Counsel on M&A, Real Estate, Finance and/or Tax related matters; and
• such other duties as may be directed by the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.
Education / Experience Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience advising exchange-listed large corporate organizations regarding public securities matters.
• Experience providing advice on corporate governance matters and corporate transactions.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
• Pennsylvania Bar License, or the ability to obtain a Pennsylvania Limited In-House Corporate Counsel License.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including making recommendations and exercising judgment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to independently manage many matters, appropriately prioritize workload and plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and project a professional image at all times.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Software skills, including using Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.
Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 262-439-1894.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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