Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Flex is seeking a highly experienced corporate governance, securities, and M&A attorney to serve as Vice President – SEC, Corporate Governance, and M&A.

This role is responsible for overseeing public company securities law matters, SEC reporting and disclosure obligations, Board and Committee governance processes, executive compensation governance, capital markets support, treasury matters, merger and acquisition activity, and global entity management. The position serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Legal Officer, Board of Directors, executive leadership team, Finance, Investor Relations, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Internal Audit, Treasury, Tax, Corporate Development, and other global business leaders. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws, support corporate governance excellence, and lead legal execution of complex, executive-level workstreams across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Securities Law

• Lead the Legal Department’s role in the preparation, review, governance oversight, and filing of the Company’s SEC filings and reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
• Lead the annual proxy statement and annual shareholders meeting workstream, including executive alignment, Board-level governance, disclosure strategy, internal reviews, and coordination with external advisors
• Advise executive leadership and functional leaders on U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, disclosure obligations, and governance best practices.
• Oversee Section 16 compliance for directors and executive officers, including Forms 3/4/5 strategy, review, escalation, and governance controls
• Lead insider-trading compliance strategy and governance, including trading windows/blackouts, pre-clearance, executive communications, and 10b5-1 plan administration and review workflows
• Monitor emerging SEC regulations, governance trends, and regulatory developments and recommend actions to maintain compliance.

Corporate Governance & Board Management

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the Board of Directors, senior executives, Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, HR/Executive Compensation, Corporate Communications, Tax, Treasury, and global business leaders on public-company disclosure, governance, and enterprise risk matters
• Provide executive oversight for global legal entity management and subsidiary governance, including minutes/consents, officer/director updates, registered agent/statutory representative coordination, and governance standards across regions
• Lead Board and committee processes in partnership with senior Legal leadership, including development and review of materials, presentations, consents, resolutions, minutes, governance matters, and executive-level meeting readiness
• Set and maintain corporate governance standards, including periodic updates to governance documents and policies such as committee charters, governance guidelines, disclosure controls, and related governance documentation
• Advise senior leadership on fiduciary duties, governance obligations, and board-related matters.

Treasury, Capital Markets & Global Entity Management

• Advise Treasury and senior leaders on corporate finance, capital markets, banking, letters of credit, guarantees, intercompany loans, bank KYC, and related enterprise risk matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
• Drive continuous improvement of global SEC, governance, disclosure, entity management, and Board processes through scalable templates, playbooks, controls, training, technology adoption, and cross-functional operating rhythms

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Provide executive-level legal support for merger, acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, investment, and other strategic transaction activity, partnering closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, Compliance, business leaders, and outside counsel.
• Lead or oversee legal due diligence, transaction structuring, disclosure analysis, governance approvals, negotiation support, signing and closing processes, and post-closing integration or separation activities.
• Advise senior leaders on securities law, governance, disclosure, insider trading, entity management, financing, and enterprise risk considerations related to strategic transactions.

Executive Compensation & Total Rewards Partnership

• Partner closely with Total Rewards and HR leadership on executive compensation and public company compensation governance matters.
• Support Compensation and People Committee activities and related governance requirements.
• Review executive compensation disclosures included in proxy statements and other SEC filings.

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a key advisor to the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership team on strategic, governance, compliance, disclosure, treasury, and enterprise risk matters.
• Manage outside counsel and specialized advisors efficiently and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology, process simplification, governance controls, and legal operations excellence.
• Mentor and develop members of the legal team where applicable.

Qualifications

Education

• Active license and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience working in a global organization.
• Substantial public company securities and corporate governance experience, including experience advising Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams.
• Experience supporting merger, acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, investment, or other strategic transaction activity in a public company or global organization.
• Executive-level expertise leading public company periodic reporting and disclosure strategy, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings-related disclosures, and proxy statement drafting/review
• Deep expertise with Section 16 reporting, insider trading compliance, executive officer and director matters, and 10b5-1 plan workflows
• Expert knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, exchange listing standards, governance documentation, Board and committee practices, disclosure controls, and proxy advisory firm considerations
• Experience advising senior leaders on treasury and corporate finance matters, including letters of credit, parent guaranties, intercompany loans, banking documentation, and capital markets-related workstreams.
• Executive presence, sound business judgment, strategic thinking, superior work ethic, and ability to influence outcomes with senior executives, Board members, and global cross-functional leaders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex legal, governance, disclosure, and enterprise risk matters clearly to top management, the Board, and global stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead complex, time-sensitive, cross-functional workstreams in a global matrix organization while balancing strategic priorities, governance requirements, and business needs
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior enterprise leader with flexibility to advise on a broad range of legal, governance, disclosure, corporate finance, and strategic business matters.
• High integrity, executive maturity, commitment to professionalism, and exceptional judgment in highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience leading, coaching, or influencing legal professionals, cross-functional teams, outside counsel, and executive stakeholders to deliver enterprise-level outcomes.
• Global business experience strongly preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Category

Legal

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).