Organon - Director, Legal Securities

Company: Merck
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Location Jersey City (Newco), New Jersey, United States of America Job Type Full time Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA, has made the decision to spin-off products from its Women's Health, trusted Legacy Brands, and Biosimilars businesses to form a new, independent company. This new company, named "Organon", will become an independent, publicly traded company in 2021 with its global and US headquarters to be based in Jersey City, NJ. We expect that additional Organon sites will be in the general vicinity of current Merck & Co., Inc.--locations.

For this exciting new opportunity, we are seeking candidates with an entrepreneurial and learning spirit who are interested in a career of purpose, personal growth and leadership. Working together, we will make a significant impact on the health and lives of people around the world.--
For more information about Organon, please click here .-- Job DescriptionWe partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company's values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive and diverse. The role will provide legal support and counseling for a broad range of securities law issues. Position Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice for the drafting and filing of the company's securities law reports on Forms 10-k, 10-q and 8-k as well as the company's annual Proxy Statement.
• Providing legal advice for treasury transactions, including stock and or debt offerings as well as stock purchases.
• Work closely with management in investor relations, accounting and communications preparing press releases and securities law filings.
• Provide both transactional and strategic advice and counseling to treasury, management and executive committee clients with respect to key legal and business issues on complex matters.
• Negotiate and draft loan agreements, debt covenants and supervise attorneys in support of same.
• Advise on relevant SEC and corporate laws impacting various projects.
• Exercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within area of practice
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders of Company. Education Minimum Requirement:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Graduate of an accredited US law school, with admission to the Bar of Pennsylvania, New Jersey or another state. Required Experience and Skills:
    • Five (5) or more years of experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
    • Excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, and a high degree of business acumen.
    • Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle competing tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment.
    • Experience in operating independently in ambiguous circumstances
    • Ability to be proactive and take initiative #NEWCO US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
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      Requisition ID:R95340 Email this job to: Your Name Organon will improve the lives of people globally by unleashing the promise of trusted brands across women's health and other important therapeutic areas.
      
      We are committed to becoming the world's leading women's health company investing in innovations that support women's well-being Invest in innovations to support women's well-being, fueled by our leading contraceptives and fertility business.
      
      Establish a leading position in biosimilars, focusing on oncology and inflammatory diseases, and being a partner in the commercialization of biosimilars worldwide.--
      
      ---------------------Realize the value of trusted dermatology, pain and cardiovascular portfolio.-- Not ready to apply? This careers website is intended for Residents of the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. Residents in other markets, please visit our MSD Careers page .
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      Our Company is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran, proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Reporting on our commitment to society, people and communities around the world An initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life The global animal health business unit of Merck

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