Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets

O-I

Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets

Perrysburg, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** JOB SUMMARY** _ ___

    O-I is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join our global legal team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3–8 years of experience and a strong background in SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.

    You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with securities laws, managing public company obligations, and supporting high-impact financial transactions. This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across finance, investor relations, treasury, and more.

    ** PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**

    (All other duties as assigned)

    As a key member of the legal team, you will provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of securities and corporate governance matters to support O-I’s global operations. Your responsibilities will include:

    • Advising on securities law and corporate governance issues.
    • Drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures.
    • Providing legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements.
    • Ensuring public disclosures (e.g., press releases) meet SEC and other regulatory requirements.
    • Managing the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.
    • Overseeing public company obligations such as annual shareholder meeting planning, director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and compliance calendars.
    • Supporting board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
    • Advising on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
    • Maintaining and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines.
    • Supporting global entity management and corporate secretarial functions.
    • Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
    • Leading or contributing to special projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
    • Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
    • 3–8 years of relevant legal experience , with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets—gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
    • Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures.
    • Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning.
    • Proficient in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws).
    • Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
    • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
    • Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR)

    ** REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**

    This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

    ** TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS**

    10-20%

    Additional Information

    What we offer at O-I:

    Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 and includes a possible 20% incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

    O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

    • Vacation time and paid holidays
    • Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
    • Pre-tax accounts
    • Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
    • Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
    • Employee Assistance Program

    If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

    O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EOE guidelines.

    O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.