Assistant Corporate Secretary (Corporate Governance)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Salary: $178,000–$307,050 per year

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and medical technology solutions through Johnson & Johnson’s global healthcare organization.

What you will do

• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, securities, and public company disclosure matters.
• Support the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, including serving as Secretary to one or more Board Committees.
• Draft, finalize, and file securities documents, including Proxy Statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings.
• Oversee disclosure controls and procedures and support the Disclosure Committee.
• Advise Finance, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications on quarterly disclosures, presentations, Regulation FD, non-GAAP matters, and external communications.
• Support annual shareholder meetings, shareholder engagement, subsidiary governance, related-party transaction reviews, and global beneficial ownership requests.

Requirements

• Law degree from an internationally or nationally recognized university and active registration in good standing with a state bar.
• At least 8 years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department of a multinational corporation, preferably in corporate law.
• Experience working with senior leaders or on high-visibility projects.
• Fluent written and spoken English with the ability to counsel senior management effectively.
• Ability to work independently and across business functions and cultures.

Nice to have

• Education or work experience in the United States or with a U.S.-based multinational corporation.
• Experience with securities law or other highly regulated practice areas.
• Background in corporate governance.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on diversity, dignity, and equal opportunity.
• Eligibility for a consolidated retirement plan, pension, savings plan, and 401(k).
• Participation in a long-term incentive program.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off.