The Role
Provide legal support for SEC reporting, proxy and Section 16 compliance, insider‑trading policies, corporate governance, board and subsidiary governance, and treasury banking matters; coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders and outside counsel; improve processes and support special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary
The Securities and Governance Attorney will support a broad range of U.S. securities and corporate law matters. Primary internal clients will include Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, HR/Executive Compensation, Corporate Communications, and Treasury. This position reports to a VP of Legal and is located at our Corporate HQ in Austin, TX.
- Support the preparation, review and filing of the Company’s SEC filings and reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K
- Support the annual proxy statement and annual shareholders meeting workstream (including coordination of inputs, internal reviews, and drafting support as needed)
- Support Section 16 compliance for directors and officers, including Forms 3/4/5 coordination and review support
- Help administer insider‑trading compliance processes (e.g., trading windows/blackouts, pre‑clearance) and support 10b5‑1 plan administration/review workflows.
- Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, HR/Executive Compensation, Corporate Communications, Tax, and Treasury to support public‑company disclosure and governance needs
- Support legal entity management tasks, and routine subsidiary governance (minutes/consents, officer/director updates, registered agent/statutory rep coordination)
- Support Board and committee processes, including preparation/review of materials (presentations, consents, resolutions) and assistance with meeting logistics/minutes where appropriate
- Assist with corporate governance maintenance, including periodic updates to governance documents and policies (e.g., committee charters, governance guidelines, and related governance documentation)
- Provide legal support to Treasury on corporate finance and bank-related matters (e.g., letters of credit, guarantees, intercompany loans, bank KYC support), including coordinating inputs among internal stakeholders and outside counsel
- Contribute to process improvement (templates, checklists, playbooks, training materials) supporting recurring SEC/governance/entity workflows
- Special projects as requested
Here's what we're looking to add to our team:
- Must be an attorney qualified to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- Must have excellent academic credentials including a law degree from a reputable law school.
- 7+ years’ experience practicing as an attorney with a top law firm or public company legal department or a combination thereof.
- Experience working on periodic reporting and disclosure (10‑K/10‑Q/8‑K) and/or proxy statement drafting/review
- Familiarity with Section 16 reporting and insider trading compliance concepts (including 10b5‑1 plan workflows
- Working knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, including exchange listing standards, governance documentation, and board/committee practices
- Experience working on treasury matters including letters of credit, parent guaranties, and intercompany loans a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, superior work ethic, and highly team-oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels in a complex matrix organization.
- Strong project management and communication skills; comfort managing multiple deadlines with cross‑functional stakeholders
- Flexibility and a willingness to work on a broad variety of contractual and related matters.
- Sense of humor, a commitment to professionalism, and exceptional judgement.
- Occasional travel may be required.
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 06-30-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-30-2026 Job CategoryLegalIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Skills Required
- Licensed attorney in at least one U.S. state
- Juris Doctor (law degree) from a reputable law school
- 7+ years' experience practicing as an attorney at a top law firm or public company legal department
- Experience with SEC periodic reporting and disclosure (Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K) and/or proxy statement drafting/review
- Familiarity with Section 16 reporting and insider trading compliance, including Forms 3/4/5 and 10b5‑1 plan workflows
- Working knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, exchange listing standards, and board/committee practices
- Experience with treasury matters (letters of credit, parent guaranties, intercompany loans)
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with all levels of a matrix organization
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines with cross‑functional stakeholders
- Flexibility to handle a broad variety of contractual and related matters and exercise exceptional judgment
Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.
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