Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets
Company Description
Who we are:
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
O-I is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join our global legal team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3–8 years of experience and a strong background in SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.
You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with securities laws, managing public company obligations, and supporting high-impact financial transactions. This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across finance, investor relations, treasury, and more.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
(All other duties as assigned)
As a key member of the legal team, you will provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of securities and corporate governance matters to support O-I’s global operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on securities law and corporate governance issues.
Drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures.
Providing legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements.
Ensuring public disclosures (e.g., press releases) meet SEC and other regulatory requirements.
Managing the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.
Overseeing public company obligations such as annual shareholder meeting planning, director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and compliance calendars.
Supporting board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
Advising on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
Maintaining and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines.
Supporting global entity management and corporate secretarial functions.
Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
Leading or contributing to special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
3–8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets—gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures.
Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning.
Proficient in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws).
Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
10-20%
Additional Information
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 and includes a possible 20% incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
Vacation time and paid holidays
Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
Pre-tax accounts
Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
Employee Assistance Program
If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EOE guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Department: Legal
Location: Virtual
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Who we are:
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
O-I is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel – Securities, Corporate Governance & Capital Markets to join our global legal team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with 3–8 years of experience and a strong background in SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.
You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with securities laws, managing public company obligations, and supporting high-impact financial transactions. This is a high-visibility role with cross-functional collaboration across finance, investor relations, treasury, and more.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
(All other duties as assigned)
As a key member of the legal team, you will provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of securities and corporate governance matters to support O-I’s global operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on securities law and corporate governance issues.
Drafting and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, registration statements, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures.
Providing legal support for capital markets transactions and bank credit agreements.
Ensuring public disclosures (e.g., press releases) meet SEC and other regulatory requirements.
Managing the company’s insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.
Overseeing public company obligations such as annual shareholder meeting planning, director and officer questionnaires, related party transactions, and compliance calendars.
Supporting board and committee matters, including preparing materials, drafting minutes, and updating charters and policies.
Advising on corporate governance best practices, shareholder engagement, and proxy advisor considerations.
Maintaining and updating governance documents, policies, and internal guidelines.
Supporting global entity management and corporate secretarial functions.
Collaborating cross-functionally with finance, treasury, corporate accounting, investor relations, internal audit, and communications.
Leading or contributing to special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
3–8 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on securities, corporate governance, and capital markets—gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a public company.
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and public disclosures.
Familiarity with public company legal operations, including board support and shareholder meeting planning.
Proficient in general corporate legal drafting (e.g., resolutions, consents, minutes, charters, bylaws).
Strong understanding of evolving legal and regulatory developments, market trends, and governance practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Experience with electronic board portals (e.g., Diligent, Boardvantage), document management systems, and SEC reporting tools (e.g., EDGAR)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This role reports to the SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
10-20%
Additional Information
What we offer at O-I:
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 and includes a possible 20% incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
Vacation time and paid holidays
Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
Pre-tax accounts
Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
Employee Assistance Program
If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EOE guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Department: Legal
Location: Virtual
Apply To This Job