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Linde plc lists this Assistant General Counsel, Chief Governance Officer opportunity in danbury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant General Counsel - Chief Governance Officer
Assistant General Counsel - Chief Governance Officer
Danbury, CT, United States | req27806
What you will enjoy doing*
In this role, you will serve as the senior executive responsible for thecompany’s corporate governance framework, ensuring effective functioning of theBoard of Directors and its committees while promoting the highest standards ofintegrity, transparency, and regulatory compliance
This role is a key advisor to the Board, CEO, CLO andexecutive leadership on governance strategy, corporate law matters, andstakeholder engagement
You will manage all aspects of board operations,corporate recordkeeping, securities compliance, and governance-relateddisclosure
You will manage thesupport and preparation of materials for meetings of the Board ofDirectors and its Committees, including drafting agendas, narratives andproposed resolutions and coordinating with the CEO and senior executiveson presentations and related materials
Oversee thecompany’s corporate governance framework, policies and best practicebenchmarking
Advise theBoard, CEO and senior management on emerging governance trends, regulatorychanges, and institutional investor and proxy advisory firm expectations
Ensurecompliance with SEC, Nasdaq and other applicable regulatory filing anddisclosure requirements (including without limitation requirementsapplicable to the company under Irish law)
Overseepreparation and filing of annual proxy statement, Section 16 filings, andgovernance-related disclosure in 10-K and 10-Q report
Providegovernance input into annual reports and stakeholder communications
You will manage annualmeeting of shareholders, including shareholder proposals and votingprocesses and supportshareholder engagement efforts and governance-related investorcommunications
Management ofcorporate secretary recordkeeping, including form documents, Board minutesand materials, attendance records and documentation related to directorsand officers
Maintain clearand regular engagement with senior leaders in the Law Department and, asappropriate, members of the Board of Directors, other corporatestakeholders, and external entities
Compile anddistribute Board and Committee meeting books and materials electronicallythrough BoardVantage
Manage andoversee director compensation program, including deferrals is part of your role
Manage thedrafting, distribution and collection of D&O questionnaires, includingwithout limitation as it relates to director and office equity holdings
Manage the onboardingprocess for new directors, as well as to maintain andmanage the company’s insider trading policy, including stock tradingwindows and blackout notices
Also, you will oversee entitymanagement and corporate services, including incorporations, amendments,qualifications, withdrawals, name changes, and tracking registrations /filing reports
Maintenance ofthe company's subsidiaries and their respective state and other licenses
What makes you great
A Juris Doctordegree from accredited U.S. law school, plus admission toat least one state bar is required plus 12+ years ofexperience in corporate governance, corporate law and securitiesregulation; prior experience serving as corporate secretary or deputypreferred
Proven trackrecord supporting public company boards and executive leadership teams
Deepunderstanding of SEC and stock exchange rules, corporate governance bestpractices and fiduciary duties
Exceptionaljudgment and integrity
You have strongcommunication skills and ability to interact effectively with directorsand senior leaders
Ability toeffectively and confidentially manage complex and/or sensitive matters
Leadershippresence and ability to influence across the organization
Why you will love working with us
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit linde.com
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
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Worksite address
danbury, CT, 06813, US
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