Senior Counsel – Corporate & Securities
This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health’s corporate legal team focusing on securities reporting work and other corporate matters. This role will be responsible providing legal advice, counsel and related services to Cardinal Health’s corporate function in all aspects of securities and corporate work.
What the Corporate legal team contributes to Cardinal Health
The corporate legal team provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to enable the company to effect its business strategies and protect the organization's assets, operations and reputation. This function provides legal counsel related to corporate securities and governance, and transactional support, among other areas.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including routine filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Proxy, and other securities law matters, including research, drafting and coordination with internal stakeholders
- Provide legal advice on disclosure matters, including earnings releases, disclosure related to strategic transactions and other investor and media communications to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards
- Assist with certain corporate governance matters, such as the Annual Shareholder Meeting, analysis of Director Independence and Related Person Transaction standards, preparing or reviewing resolutions or other internal approval communications
- Advise on certain executive compensation and benefits plans matters, including disclosure implications related thereto
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on securities laws and regulations that may be applicable to the company
- Assist with certain corporate transactions as needed, including internal reorganizations, credit facilities or capital markets transactions, discrete purchases or sales of assets, etc.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree with a record of high academic achievement
- License to practice law in Ohio or licensed in the jurisdiction in which you live and work
- 4-7 years of experience in a nationally recognized law firm or comparable in-house experience preferred
- Experience working on public company reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K preferred
- Experience with executive compensation and related disclosure matters preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work independently while acting with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Good business acumen and ability to provide advice with a strategic, commercial focus
- Strong personal ethics
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Utilizes broad and deep knowledge and strong professional judgment
- Works on and may lead highly complex projects of large scope and visibility
- Projects are typically cross-functional and have significant long-term impact
- Provides solutions which set precedent
- Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
Anticipated salary range: $123,400-$176,100
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 07/06/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate degree with a record of high academic achievement
- License to practice law in Ohio or jurisdiction of residence
- 4-7 years of experience in law firm or in-house
- Experience with public company reporting
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
