Assistant General Counsel, Senior Director - Board Operations and Securities Compliance
Location : Palo Alto, CA or Houston, TX
Reports to : Deputy General Counsel, Corporate
Position Summary
HP Inc. is seeking a strategic legal leader to serve as Assistant General Counsel, Senior Director - Board Operations and Securities Compliance. This role is pivotal in driving HP's financial reporting, corporate governance, and Board engagement, while ensuring robust compliance with securities laws and regulations. The successful candidate will manage Board operations, oversee public company obligations, and collaborate across functions to optimize HP's global entity structure for maximum tax and financial benefits.
Securities Compliance & Reporting
Lead the legal team responsible for securities law compliance and public company reporting, including preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, Section 16, etc.).
Advise on capital markets activity, financing transactions, and investor disclosures.
Monitor regulatory developments (SEC, Nasdaq / NYSE, ESG) and advise on legal implications and required adjustments to disclosures or processes.
Oversee insider trading programs and ensure compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange rules.
Direct cross-functional teams to shape external disclosure practices and compliance with federal law and stock exchange rules.
Board Operations & Governance
Facilitate and manage all interactions and engagements with the Board of Directors.
Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and its committees, overseeing agenda planning, material preparation, meeting minutes, resolutions, and logistics.
Provide strategic guidance on board composition, committee structure, and director onboarding and education.
Maintain corporate records and manage shareholder meeting processes in coordination with finance and investor relations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the CEO's office, Board of Directors, Investor Relations, Finance, and the People Organization to deliver governance and reporting objectives.
Work cross-functionally with Finance, Compliance, HR, Tax, Treasury, and Communications teams to deliver integrated support for enterprise initiatives.
Leadership & Influence
Represent the Legal department to key stakeholders and uphold high standards of diplomacy, accountability, and determination across all business functions.
Act as a thought leader by networking effectively to share subject matter expertise and exerting influence across a broad cross-section of the organization.
Key Stakeholders
HP Board of Directors
Investor Relations
People Organization
Finance Organization
Legal Leadership
Qualifications & Experience
J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
12-15+ years of experience, including top-tier law firm training and in-house legal leadership at a public company.
Deep expertise in corporate governance, public company securities law
Prior experience managing senior attorneys or functional leads.
Proven experience in corporate legal roles with a focus on governance, financial reporting, and securities compliance for public companies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Exceptional diplomacy, determination, and accountability in high-stakes environments.
Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements, global tax optimization strategies, and evolving disclosure standards.
Executive presence, sound legal judgment, and business acumen.
Familiarity with ESG frameworks, shareholder activism, executive compensation, and evolving disclosure standards.
Recognized subject matter expert as to securities regulation, public disclosure and compliance, corporate governance, capital markets offerings, and related matters for all of HP globally.
The pay range for this role is $183,650 to $293,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and / or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including :
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term / short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview https : / / hpbenefits.ce.alight.com / )
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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