Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a makerof possible with us.

• providing advice regarding securities law disclosure/compliance, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and SEC registration statements, Section 16 reporting and drafting the annual meeting proxy statement and preparing for the annual meeting of stockholders.
• providing securities law advice and compliance guidance for earnings releases, investor materials, management presentations and other communications.

• providing legal support to Board of Directors and Board Committees, which includes advising on substantive legal matters; developing meeting agendas, and preparing materials for Board/Committee meetings.
• coordinating training on, and the compliance processes for, various corporate policies, including securities trading and Regulation FD.
• providing legal support on equity and debt financings.
• advising on other legal matters that arise across various functions within the company.
• the management and supervision of the corporate secretary function, including subsidiary management, and various other corporate secretarial matters.
• Experience in ESG reporting and executive compensation a plus.

• Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.
• Bar admission in at least one state.
• 7-10 years of professional experience as a practicing attorney in a large law firm or in-house setting, with primary emphasis in corporate, securities and capital markets practice. Strong background in corporate and securities law matters, SEC reporting, and corporate governance is preferred.
• Experience supporting and/or working with boards of directors and senior management. Experience serving in an in-house corporate secretary office of a public company is a plus.
• Strong experience advising on reporting and disclosure requirements under SEC and NYSE rules, and working cross-functionally to draft and review all periodic SEC reports and other SEC-related forms and filings.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance matters.
• Willingness to travel to offsite Board meetings.
• Excellent work ethic and high degree of professionalism, and a proven ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organization, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, changing environment and to balance multiple, concurrent projects.
• In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, he or she will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.