Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities and M&A

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

Position Summary

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. seeks to recruit an outstanding senior attorney to fill this highly visible and influential role as Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities and M&A. The Senior Corporate Counsel will be a key member of the senior legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel, and will serve as a business-oriented legal advisor, counseling on issues of importance to the Company. This person will focus on securities regulation and corporate governance, as well as global M&A and other assigned responsibilities.

This person will also be the lead legal advisor to the corporate Finance, Treasury and Tax functions, managing capital markets transactions and assisting with other banking and investment matters. The Senior Corporate Counsel will also regularly interface with the Board of Directors.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will ideally bring strong corporate legal expertise as well as experience in the industrial, manufacturing, specialty chemical, or broader related industry. This person is expected to operate with unquestioned integrity and impressive executive presence, as well as strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills. They will have significant experience counseling large, complex clients on a wide range of legal and business matters. The Senior Corporate Counsel will be a relationship builder, able to inspire the trust and confidence of senior leaders, peers, and team members.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will be based at the Company’s headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

Your Key Responsibilities:  

• Serve as a key member of the senior legal team, assisting the General Counsel in identifying emerging issues, setting legal strategy, handling key legal projects, and implementing department initiatives.

• Serve as the lead business counsel to the global M&A, Finance, Treasury and Tax functions, managing legal aspects of capital markets transactions and assisting with other banking and investment matters.

• Ensure compliance with applicable securities regulations; partner with the External Reporting team to prepare SEC filings, and lead the process to prepare the Company’s proxy statement. Own all securities-related policies and procedures. Review 10Qs, 10Ks, earnings materials and other investor presentations; prepare 8Ks, etc.

• In partnership with the General Counsel, supervise and manage corporate board functions, including all relevant corporate governance laws, board meetings, committee functions, among others. Support board committees as needed