Director - Associate General Counsel - Corporate & Strategic Transactions

Director - Associate General Counsel - Corporate & Strategic Transactions

Get to Know the Role:

A high-performing, execution-oriented attorney responsible for taking ownership of significant corporate legal responsibilities and providing high-quality, practical support for many of the company's core activities. This role focuses on supporting the finance organization and corporate legal team on day-to-day operational matters—including contract drafting, subsidiary management, and process development—while driving critical initiatives across SEC reporting and disclosure, M&A work, capital markets activities, financing matters, and strategic partnerships. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong, business-oriented attorney to operate close to the business, build deep expertise in public company operations, and lead high-functioning, cross-functional teams on pivotal corporate milestones.

What You’ll Do:

Support Finance & Corporate Operations

• Partner with the finance team on day-to-day legal needs, operational initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
• Serve as the go-to legal resource for practical, timely guidance and execution of recurring work.
• Draft and negotiate sell-off and liquidation agreements, intercompany agreements, and routine commercial and corporate contracts for the finance team.

Lead Subsidiary Management & Corporate Maintenance

• Oversee entity formation and dissolution, subsidiary governance and recordkeeping, and annual filings and compliance.
• Elevate partnership with external service providers while maintaining internal ownership.

Lead Legal’s Role in SEC Reporting & Public Company Compliance 

• Assist in preparation and review of quarterly, annual, and special public filings and all related public disclosures.
• Ensure disclosures are accurate, clear, and aligned with business strategy and consistent across filings, earnings materials, and investor communications.
• Partner with finance and investor relations to pressure-test messaging and anticipate investor and analyst scrutiny.

Support on Governance & Board Matters

• Support the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary in board and committee materials, governance policies and practices, and director onboarding and education.

Support Strategic Transactions, Capital Markets & Finance

• Serve as internal legal lead on M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, investments, and joint ventures.
• Advise on debt and equity transactions,credit agreements, and financing arrangements.
• Partner with finance team to structure transactions and evaluate risk and disclosure implications.
• Manage outside counsel efficiently while maintaining internal ownership of key legal decisions and translate legal complexity into business clarity.

What You Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5–8 years of law experience (top-tier law firm and/or public company in-house preferred).
• Strong background in SEC reporting, public company governance, and M&A/strategic transactions.
• Proven ability to partner with corporate finance and translate complex legal risks into business solutions.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and process-building skills with high attention to detail.
• High-ownership, low-ego collaborator comfortable handling both routine operations and complex deals.

Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here

• Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
• Summer Fridays (For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates): More time for the sun and the weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
• Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a blend of home-office focus and in-office collaboration.
• In-Person Connection: While we love our digital tools, we love our people even more! To keep our culture thriving, in-person presence is required at our Pittsburgh headquarters for interviews, orientation and periodic quarterly meetups.
• FOMO (Fun Office Moments Only) Events: Exciting company-wide events you won’t want to miss!

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.  For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

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