WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a member of the Corporate Governance Team, this attorney will partner closely with other Legal teammates, Total Rewards, Finance, Controlling, and senior leadership to design, implement, document, and disclose executive and director compensation programs that align with business strategy, governance expectations, and evolving regulatory requirements.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A candidate who is a business-minded lawyer that combines technical strength in executive compensation and securities disclosures with sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated public company environment. This person is comfortable advising senior stakeholders, balancing legal risk with practical business needs, and driving high-quality work product during critical disclosure and governance cycles. We are looking for a candidate with:
- Strong experience drafting and reviewing proxy statement disclosures, including CD&A and related compensation tables and narratives.
- Working knowledge of public company governance practices, annual proxy cycles, compensation committee processes, disclosure controls, and investor-facing executive compensation narratives.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with teammates, senior executives, board-facing teams, and external advisors.
- Excellent judgment, precision, and ability to communicate complex legal requirements clearly to senior business leaders and cross-functional partners.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
Required Experience:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least 5 years of law firm experience advising public companies on executive compensation, employee benefits, and securities disclosure matters.
- Demonstrated expertise in Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, especially Item 402 executive compensation disclosure requirements.
- In-house experience at a public company, particularly a large-cap or Fortune 100 organization, is a plus.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will be a legal advisor on executive compensation matters for NIKE, Inc., with particular responsibility for compensation-related disclosure obligations. You will:
- Advise on the design, implementation, interpretation, and administration of executive compensation and broad-based incentive arrangements, including annual and long-term incentive plans, equity awards, deferred compensation, retention arrangements, severance, change-in-control protections, and executive employment agreements.
- Lead and review executive compensation disclosures in proxy statements, annual reports, current reports, registration statements, and other public filings, with deep familiarity with Regulation S-K and Item 402 requirements, including CD&A, compensation tables, pay-versus-performance, CEO pay ratio, clawback-related disclosure, and director compensation disclosure and evolving regulations.
- Provide legal guidance on compensation committee and board materials, resolutions, governance processes, and disclosure controls related to executive pay decisions.
- Partner on Exchange Act reporting, proxy statement preparation, annual meeting matters, and shareholder engagement topics related to executive compensation.
- Support the legal and disclosure aspects of equity plan proposals, say-on-pay, and related shareholder communications.
- Advise on the compensation implications of corporate transactions and strategic events, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, executive transitions, and other matters.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting executive compensation and disclosure, and translate those developments into practical business guidance, policies, templates, and internal training.
- Help manage outside counsel and other advisors efficiently and strategically.
- As a member of the Corporate Governance & Securities Team, support other public company reporting and governance matters, including related to NIKE’s 401K Plan.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- At least 5 years of law firm experience advising public companies on executive compensation, employee benefits, and securities disclosure matters
- Demonstrated expertise in Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, especially Item 402 executive compensation disclosure requirements
- Strong experience drafting and reviewing proxy statement disclosures, including CD&A and compensation tables
- Working knowledge of public company governance practices, proxy cycles, compensation committee processes, and disclosure controls
- Ability to advise senior stakeholders, exercise judgment, and communicate complex legal requirements clearly
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with strong attention to detail
- In-house experience at a public company, particularly a large-cap or Fortune 100 organization
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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