What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Governance Manager position at Teradata?
Summary Description:
This Manager, Corporate Governance position in the Teradata Law Department shall be an integral member of Teradata’s Corporate Law group, directly providing substantive support to, and interacting with, Teradata’s board of directors, senior management, and internal and external legal counsel. In this highly visible, cross-functional role, the Manager, Corporate Governance shall have responsibility for the global corporate subsidiary structure, as well as lead and/or support a variety of key Law Department and company-wide initiatives, such as the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) program.
Education and Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least 10 years of corporate paralegal experience; prior public company in-house and law firm experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge relating to securities law compliance, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and filings, and SEC and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) corporate governance requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting the board of directors of a public company and experience managing a global corporate subsidiary structure.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Support securities law compliance and SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of periodic and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, conflict minerals reports, and other public company and regulatory filings.
Provide support for corporate governance matters, including board, committee, stockholder and NYSE matters and the development and administration of corporate governance policies and charters.
Manage the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders and its global corporate subsidiary structure and corporate activities.
Coordinate and support the company’s shareholder engagement program.
Manage and/or support key Law Department and company-wide initiatives, including the company’s ESG program, restructurings, modernization and other special projects.
Provide support on Treasury matters, including share repurchases, financings and capital markets transactions.
Provide support on strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Maintain corporate legal and related records.
Key Qualifications:
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, while remaining flexible, proactive and resourceful is essential. Ability to work under pressure, prioritizing, and finding innovative solutions to resolve issues quickly and independently is key.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic by being results driven, paying attention to detail and following-through.
Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills, with ability to work cross functionally.
This position requires a professional demeanor, sense of urgency, and the ability to keep sensitive material conversations strictly confidential. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels, including the Board of Directors and senior management is essential.
Demonstrated proficiency with processes, procedures, workflows and productivity tools, including software adaption and implementation.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, board portals, SEC reporting software, entity management software, and DocuSign.
Work Environment:
Teradata encourages flexible working that allows this position to be filled from a virtual work location, with West Coast time zone being preferable, or from the San Diego office and working remotely from a home office, subject to business needs.
Will require occasional domestic travel.
This Manager, Corporate Governance position in the Teradata Law Department shall be an integral member of Teradata’s Corporate Law group, directly providing substantive support to, and interacting with, Teradata’s board of directors, senior management, and internal and external legal counsel. In this highly visible, cross-functional role, the Manager, Corporate Governance shall have responsibility for the global corporate subsidiary structure, as well as lead and/or support a variety of key Law Department and company-wide initiatives, such as the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) program.
Education and Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least 10 years of corporate paralegal experience; prior public company in-house and law firm experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge relating to securities law compliance, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and filings, and SEC and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) corporate governance requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting the board of directors of a public company and experience managing a global corporate subsidiary structure.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Support securities law compliance and SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of periodic and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, conflict minerals reports, and other public company and regulatory filings.
Provide support for corporate governance matters, including board, committee, stockholder and NYSE matters and the development and administration of corporate governance policies and charters.
Manage the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders and its global corporate subsidiary structure and corporate activities.
Coordinate and support the company’s shareholder engagement program.
Manage and/or support key Law Department and company-wide initiatives, including the company’s ESG program, restructurings, modernization and other special projects.
Provide support on Treasury matters, including share repurchases, financings and capital markets transactions.
Provide support on strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Maintain corporate legal and related records.
Key Qualifications:
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, while remaining flexible, proactive and resourceful is essential. Ability to work under pressure, prioritizing, and finding innovative solutions to resolve issues quickly and independently is key.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic by being results driven, paying attention to detail and following-through.
Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills, with ability to work cross functionally.
This position requires a professional demeanor, sense of urgency, and the ability to keep sensitive material conversations strictly confidential. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels, including the Board of Directors and senior management is essential.
Demonstrated proficiency with processes, procedures, workflows and productivity tools, including software adaption and implementation.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, board portals, SEC reporting software, entity management software, and DocuSign.
Work Environment:
Teradata encourages flexible working that allows this position to be filled from a virtual work location, with West Coast time zone being preferable, or from the San Diego office and working remotely from a home office, subject to business needs.
Will require occasional domestic travel.
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