Corporate Counsel

A Day in Your Life at MKS: MKS is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its global Legal Department. The successful candidate will report to the Company’s Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Secretary, and will work on a team with responsibility for a broad range of securities, corporate governance, and other corporate legal matters, including SEC disclosure, debt refinancings/restructurings, equity plan management, tax reorganizations and global subsidiary management. This is a great opportunity to work with an energetic, creative and driven team for a large, international corporation. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on-site weekly in Andover, MA. You Will Make an Impact By: Preparing and/or reviewing SEC/‘34 Act filings, including the proxy statement, annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, 8-Ks, and Section 16 filings. Reviewing and advising on investor relations matters, such as earnings releases, earnings scripts, investor presentations and other communications. Supporting the corporate secretarial function, including board- and committee-related matters. Supporting corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity offerings. Supporting equity plan matters, such as stock incentive plan and employee stock purchase plan matters. Supporting executive compensation and other compensation matters. Supporting internal tax reorganizations and other tax initiatives. Managing global subsidiaries, including with respect to cash repatriation and intercompany agreements. Supporting M&A transactions, including antitrust regulatory work. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Finance, Investor Relations, Tax/Treasury, and Human Resources Skills You Bring: BA/BS, JD from an accredited law school. 5+ years’ focused experience with securities and corporate governance matters, developed through advising public company clients at a large law firm and/or supporting the securities function of a public company as an in-house lawyer. Licensed member of at least one state bar. Demonstrated experience and a genuine interest in securities and corporate governance matters. Strong knowledge of public company reporting, disclosure and compliance obligations. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, coupled with the ability to synthesize complex legal concepts into clear, concise, and pragmatic legal advice and written work product that support business objectives. Exceptional ability to stay organized and multitask. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy as well as comfort working in a fast-paced environment. Unwavering ethics and integrity in all engagements. Collaborative and collegial team player who fosters positive working relationships through empathy, respect and professionalism. Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. General familiarity with finance and/or accounting matters. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time • Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand • Must be able to exchange accurate information • The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $155,250.00 - 258,750.00 USD Annual per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS (or as applicable). Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, (6 weeks fully paid) parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement (and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.). *This role is HYBRID and candidate must be within commutable driving distance to our Corporate HQ in Andover MA and commit to working onsite 3 days weekly . We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time. MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. #LI-Hybrid Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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