DescriptionServe as a key legal advisor, responsible for supporting the Company’s governance and legal functions. Assists the Corporate Secretary and General Counsel in managing corporate governance practices, supporting Board of Directors and committee operations, maintaining subsidiary governance and records and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory obligations. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities- Prepare and coordinate materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and presentations to ensure accurate documentation and timely delivery for governance and decision-making, in partnership with General Counsel.
- Implement and maintain corporate governance policies and procedures in partnership with the General Counsel, aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor corporate governance developments and recommend updates to governance frameworks, policies, and practices to maintain alignment with evolving regulations and industry standards.
- Support compliance with NYSE/NASDAQ corporate governance standards, including director independence, committee charters, and shareholder engagement practices.
- Ensure timely filing of annual reports and compliance with jurisdictional requirements to maintain statutory obligations and good corporate standing.
- Support preparation and filing of SEC documents, including proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Forms 3/4/5, and Section 16 filings.
- Assist with insider trading compliance programs, including blackout period administration and pre-clearance processes.
- Coordinate the annual shareholder meeting, including logistics, shareholder materials, and responses to shareholder inquiries.
- Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel on governance, securities, and compliance matters to support legal accuracy and risk mitigation.
QualificationsMinimum
12+ years of experience in corporate counsel supporting large publicly traded organizations
Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
Broad and meaningful experience in securities and mergers & acquisitions
Experience in leading and managing attorney teams and other legal professionals
Experience advising and interacting with executive leadership and other levels of management across business functions
Exemplary oral and written communication skills and practical and creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience supporting a Board of Directors in committee operations
Preferred
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