Anywhere is seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented and collaborative leader and team player to serve as Vice President, Securities and Corporate Governance. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations, including preparation and filing of Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K and annual proxy statements and all related filings. In addition, this position will be responsible for maintaining and updating (as necessary) the Company’s governance policies and practices, including the Board Corporate Governance Guidelines, Committee charters and other governing documents, to ensure compliance with SEC rules, NYSE listing requirements, best practices and Board needs.Under the guidance of the Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary, the successful candidate will also serve as a key advisor to the Company’s external reporting, investor relations, treasury and executive compensation teams and will be expected to provide practical, business-focused advice and solutions.Candidates must have 8 to 10 years of experience, including 3 to 5 years’ experience supporting the securities and corporate governance needs of a publicly traded company, and 3 to 5 years’ experience with a nationally recognized law firm.The successful candidate will have strong people leadership skills with passionate commitment to foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture to deliver high impact legal and business results. Candidates must be exceptional communicators with proven ability to facilitate discussions and issue resolution, as significant interaction with the CEO, members of the Board of Directors and key business leaders is expected. The successful candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to work both cross-functionally and with other in-house legal specialists.Key Responsibilities:Securities and Corporate Governance
Ensure compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations by assisting in creating Board and/or Committee materials, as requested
Prepare and file Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, proxy statements and all related filings for NYSE-listed company
Maintain governance policies and practices, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters and other governing documents
Advise on issues relating to transactions in company common stock, including employee training, maintenance of blackout periods and Section 16 compliance
Oversee preparations for Board Investor Outreach program and planning of annual stockholders meeting
Advise members of senior management and the Board of Directors regarding securities and corporate governance activities, trends and best practices, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments
Investor Relations, Treasury and Executive Compensation
Review, advise and assist with filing/publishing quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, quarterly and annual reports and other public communications
Advise on treasury activities, including credit agreement and indenture compliance, and support financing transactions and activities, including the coordination of diligence. Experience with leveraged loan and high-yield debt agreements is preferred.
Advise on all executive compensation activities, maintain and update form equity award agreements and oversee section 16 officer filings and related activities
Support Total Rewards team in its administration of stock-based compensation plans
Attributes of a Successful Candidate
Initiating, developing, providing and overseeing the implementation of internal processes
Deep knowledge of federal securities laws
Exceptional communicator with proven ability to facilitate discussions and issue resolution among key business leaders
Excellent oral and written communications skills, research and analytical skills, and ability to provide legal and risk management advice and recommendations on commercial matters with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving
Ability to operate autonomously as well as work collaboratively with other members of an interdisciplinary legal team and with internal clients
Strong business acumen with a strong understanding of financial metrics and P&L fundamentals
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills
Desire for personal and professional development
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Admitted to practice in New Jersey or the ability to obtain a limited corporate counsel license in New Jersey
Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience managing and executing securities, corporate governance and corporate finance matters at a large nationally recognized law firm or publicly traded corporation
Experience and knowledge in risk management and evaluation
Exceptional communicator and team leader
Our Brokerage Group is one of the nation's largest owners and operators of residential real estate brokerages, with offices in more than 50 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Our approximately 675 owned and operated brokerage offices and approximately 56,000 independent sales agents come from our leading brands including Coldwell Banker®, Sotheby's International Realty®, and The Corcoran Group®, as well as our robust commercial real estate operation within Coldwell Banker Commercial®.Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone’s next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng)The Anywhere portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures. Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey. With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the US and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories.At Anywhere Real Estate, diversity fuels success – for our company, for our employees, and for our industry. We strive to be a top destination for diverse talent, committed to creating a culture of belonging that empowers everyone’s next move. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value diversity – respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. We develop our diverse talent base – through increasing representation in executive key leadership roles with actions including mentorship programs and partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion. Read more about our company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (https://assets.website-files.com/633f08923c4c519693723aa5/63f7690462db639dcd8b18deAnywhere%20CSR%20Report%202022.pdf) .You’ll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements:
Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies since 2011.
Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work since 2019.
Recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies.
Honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers for Diversity and Top Female Friendly Companies.
With a diverse employee population, we know we will succeed together and move real estate to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us.EEO Statement: EOE including disability/veteran