Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. We operate in over 55 countries and empower our clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action.

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Our 14,000 employees power our business globally and we have 14 employee-led Business Resource Groups that cultivate and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive Nielsen. Named one of Newsweek’s Most Love Workplaces for 2021, we’ve also been honored in recent years to be recognized as one of Fortune’s “Best Workplaces” and “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” Diversity Inc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” and Corporate Responsibility’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.” We’ve also earned top scores on The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and 100% scores on both the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and Corporate Equality Index as a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.” 

Overview: Nielsen is seeking an Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to join its Legal Department, reporting to the Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer. This position will lead the Corporate Secretary function at Nielsen and provide guidance and counsel regarding corporate governance as well as other corporate legal issues.

• Provide advice and legal counsel on a range of corporate governance matters and oversee Nielsen’s global legal entity management, including preparing corporate organizational and governance documents and maintaining books and records 
• Support the Board of Directors and its Committees, including preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions for Board and Committee meetings and collaborating with the executive team and other internal stakeholders to prepare Board materials
• Assist in the administration of company policies and procedures related to corporate governance 
• Advise on corporate legal aspects of debt financing, M&A and other strategic transactions
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Accounting on legal entity rationalization efforts and to complete dividend, loan, and other corporate transactions
• Collaborate with Treasury and other departments on debt covenant compliance, financial reporting, and investor relations
• Partner with Executive Compensation team regarding equity administration and compensation matters
• Advise on ESG reporting and other related matters 
• Provide legal support to internal committees and boards
• Responsible for know-your-customer / ultimate beneficial ownership compliance 
• Monitor corporate governance best practices and regulatory and legislative developments and advise on compliance with applicable standards

• 5-7 years of relevant experience and Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school 
• Current member of a state bar and in good standing with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in applicable jurisdiction as needed
• Experience in law firm and/or in-house corporate secretary function; IPO experience is a plus 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law, corporate governance and related best practices 
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and with executives, external auditors, outside counsel, etc. 
• Ability to clearly communicate complex legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate the needs of clients and managers, exercise independent judgment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Previous public company experience a plus

Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans for full-time employees, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance. 

A reasonable estimate of salary range for a new employee to be offered this role would be between $60,000 - $225,000, which would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications, and other business requirements/needs. 

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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