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Description
Employer: Athena Health
Position: Senior Corporate Counsel
Senior Corporate Counsel with experience in securities and transactional law
This is a great opportunity to join a busy legal team in a dynamic health information technology company. The Senior Corporate Counsel will be responsible for preparing and reviewing SEC filings, and for advising the company on public company disclosure matters, corporate governance issues, and SOX compliance. The Senior Corporate Counsel will also likely be involved in corporate transactional work, including potential M&A and other matters. The Senior Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel at the Company's headquarters in Watertown, MA.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare and review regulatory filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and related public company disclosure matters
• Advise on corporate governance issues and SOX compliance matters
• Consult with the Board of Directors and outside counsel on SEC, disclosure, and governance matters
• Work on corporate transactions, including potential M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, and other corporate contractual matters
Qualifications
• J.D. from a well recognized law school and excellent academic credentials
• Admitted to bar in at least one state, preferably Massachusetts
• Very substantial securities regulatory experience in a law firm and/or corporation
• Corporate transactional (M&A) experience preferred
Required of All Employees of the Legal Department
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Meticulous attention to detail and process
• Ability to maintain poise and a sense of humor in stressful situations
• Willingness to expand range of job responsibilities as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the role
Required of All Employees of athenahealth:
All athena employees must demonstrate the following:
• Integrity- conducting business and personal transactions in a legal, ethical, fair and responsible manner as well as engendering trust, respect and loyalty from others;
• Teaching- conveying knowledge, insights and expertise to others - using both formal and informal methods - to show employees the best way to tackle problems and achieve objectives;
• Learning- passionately pursuing knowledge by showing a persistent and proactive interest in gaining new insights, as well as acquiring new skills and experiences based on professional needs or growth;
• Team Work- placing the success of the team and company above personal achievement to help attain athenahealth's corporate and social mission. This occurs by athenistas encouraging cooperation between team members, valuing others' contributions, taking an active role in and sponsoring team activities and consulting with others, including cross-functional groups, on a wide variety of issues;
• Adaptability- showing flexibility and the ability to cope when faced with changing conditions or diverse circumstances. It underscores the importance of staying positive and productive during periods of change or significant growth, and responding constructively to frustrations or obstacles while remaining continually focused and in alignment with the overall athenahealth mission, as well as the missions and goals of one's department;
• Communication skills- fluently expressing oneself by conveying information and opinions in a clear, open, professional and respectful manner in all oral and written communications with other athenistas, internal/external clients, payers and vendors.
The Senior Corporate Counsel must adhere to the business and cultural goals required of all employees of athenahealth.
Bases for Evaluation
The Senior Corporate Counsel will be evaluated as much on the performance of the team as the individual's performance on discrete assignments and metrics.
• S/He will receive an annual appraisal, including a 360 degree assessment, to review demonstrated level of foundational and job-specific competencies and achievement against job-specific business goals
Compensation and Benefits
¬¬¬¬The Senior Corporate Counsel will be paid on a salaried basis depending on experience, plus a potential annual bonus driven by the success of the Company, department and individual and determined at the discretion of management. Other benefits include:
• Paid vacation and sick leave;
• Paid holidays;
• Health insurance;
• Disability insurance;
• Life insurance;
• 401(k) plan;
• Gym membership program.
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