Job Title: Associate Director, Corporate Attorney
Department: Legal & Compliance
Reports To: Vice President, Associate Counsel, Corporate
FLSA Code: Exempt
Estimated Salary: $200,000 - $225,000
Job Summary:
An attorney-level position on the Corporate Legal team, integral to the team’s role as internal advisor for the corporate business and practices of Cohen & Steers, including legal obligations and general corporate matters related to Cohen & Steers, Inc., the NYSE-listed public parent company; Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. (CNSREIT), a non-traded REIT and SEC reporting company; and international operating affiliates in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and London. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Direct participation and support with regard to:
- Cohen & Steers’ public company and reporting matters, including:
- Board/committee meetings attendance and preparation;
- Ongoing and direct interaction with board and members of management;
- Preparation, drafting and review of SEC filings;
- Preparation of forms under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and tracking stock ownership of officers and directors of Cohen & Steers, Inc.;
- Corporate governance and compliance, including preparation of corporate reports and filings and correspondence with the NYSE;
- Earnings releases, earnings conference calls and analysts calls;
- Coordination of corporate press releases; and
- Shareholder and stakeholder relations.
- General corporate matters, including:
- Employment and compensation matters;
- Commercial and vendor contract review;
- Potential corporate and strategic transactions and significant events;
- Public company securities offerings and issuances;
- Intellectual property matters;
- Internal corporate reorganizations;
- Corporate compliance policies;
- Commercial leases and real estate; and
- Routine litigation matters.
Minimum Requirements: - Four to five years legal experience working on corporate matters as an associate at a leading law firm and/or in-house counsel.
- Law degree required – must be admitted to the bar.
- A comprehensive knowledge of SEC reporting and disclosure rules applicable to public companies, NYSE listing standards and Delaware General Corporation Law.
- Experience with the following is essential:
- Legal issues relating to public companies (including corporate governance);
- Relevant Federal securities laws, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the SEC rules/regulations thereunder;
- Negotiating and drafting contracts;
- Interaction with management and non-legal personnel; and
- Working directly with clients.
- Experience with securities transactions (including the Securities Act of 1933) and an understanding of the capital markets a plus.
- Exposure to or familiarity with the following is helpful but not necessary:
- Non-traded REITs;
- Legal issues relating to asset management, including investment advisor and investment company issues;
- Insurance matters; and
- Intellectual property issues.
- Be careful and thorough, with particular attention to detail.
- Be an intelligent, bright, conceptual thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas.
- Be self-motivated, with a focus on long-term growth and advancement in the firm.
- Have an outstanding reputation for professional integrity.
- Be an independent entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to get things done, exercise independent judgment and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Have excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills.
- Be a consensus builder and team player with the ability to collaborate within a team and to work well more broadly within a matrix organization and develop others.
- Have the cultural skills and sensitivities to work effectively in a global organization.
- Demonstrates inclusive behavior in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.
