AbbVie is looking for an accomplished corporate lawyer possessing practical legal judgment, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to advise corporate functions on key securities and finance-related matters. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, positive team player who can also independently manage complex, fast-paced legal assignments. The Associate General Counsel, Securities and Finance attorney will join a team of lawyers primarily advising AbbVie’s Financial Reporting & Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, Executive Compensation and other corporate functions.

This attorney must be able to efficiently and comprehensively:

• Advise on corporate disclosure matters and compliance with the relevant corporation laws, stock exchange listing standards, SEC reporting and compliance rules and regulations, and related corporate policies.
• Draft and review periodic reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC-related forms and filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5.
• Lead legal support to the company’s Disclosure Committee.
• Lead legal support for corporate finance and securities transactions, including bank financings, and equity/debt offerings, advise on compliance with indentures and loan documents and support the financing aspects of M&A, joint venture, licensing and other transactions.
• Lead legal support in connection with stockholder relations, including stock issuance, dividends, transfer operations, and assist finance and investor relations with stockholder correspondence, annual reports, earnings and press releases, scripts and investor decks for use in earnings calls.
• Advise corporate functions on implications of changes in policy from the SEC or other regulators and proactively shape external policy environment.
• Otherwise provide practical and nuanced in-house legal advice and support on a wide range of securities and finance matters.
• Support talent development within the Legal function through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and leadership.

Additional responsibilities:

• Analyze and clearly communicate concise legal advice to internal clients, including management.
• Use good judgment in determining whether and when to elevate issues to senior attorneys and senior management.
• Assist senior legal staff on matters of significant importance to AbbVie that affect a substantial portion of AbbVie's business.
• Provide legal guidance, supervision, and support to paralegals and legal support staff.