Waters Corporation – Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance and Securities

Waters Corporation has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance and Securities. The Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Company:
Waters Corporation is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. The Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, the Company’s 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Overview:
Waters is seeking an outstanding corporate attorney to join the Company in the role of Sr. Counsel, Corporate Governance and Securities. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate Governance and Securities, this attorney will be responsible and accountable on an enterprise basis to lead or assist with legal strategy and execution for a variety of public company and subsidiary governance matters, including U.S. public company compliance, governance, and reporting, corporate finance matters, investor relations, and strategic transactions such as venture investments, mergers, divestitures, and acquisitions.

Experience:
The successful candidate will have a J.D., admission in good standing to at least one state bar, and 3+ years of legal experience at a national or global law firm. In-house experience a plus. Demonstrated expertise in public company corporate and subsidiary governance, securities, SEC reporting and corporate finance matters required.

 Location/Relocation:
Milford, MA (currently 3 days in office). Yes, local candidates strongly preferred.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience. The package includes base salary, target bonus, and benefits.
 

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