Legal Counsel - Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets
18 days ago
Perrysburg
Job DescriptionCompany Description Who we are: To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people. 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 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. 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 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.