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This role will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and Human Resources.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nSupport public company governance and securities law compliance, including preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K).\nAssist with the preparation of board and committee materials.\nPrepare, review, and advise on Section 16 filings and disclosure requirements.\nSupport finance and capital markets transactions, including debt financings, working capital facilities, and derivative transactions.\nProvide legal support to Investor Relations, including review of press releases, investor presentations, proxy statements, and other stockholder meeting materials.\nParticipate in the development of corporate policies and programs required for a public company, including preparation, implementation and refinement of forms and processes.\nPromote high ethical standards and advise on compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.\nManage and coordinate outside counsel as needed.\nEDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES\nBasic Requirements:\nJuris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the U.S.\nMinimum 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house advising public companies.\nExperience advising clients in securities law and SEC reporting and compliance matters.\nExperience with capital markets and corporate finance transactions. 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This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.\nAble to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:\nAbility to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.\nAbility to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.\nThe incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.\nAbility to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.\nAble to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.\n*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.\nNEXTDECADE VALUES\nSafety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.\nIntegrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.\nHonesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.\nRespect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.\nTransparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.\n Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. 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