Estée Lauder Companies Counsel, Securities

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on all securities law matters, including SEC reporting, disclosure controls, and compliance with public company obligations
• Support capital markets transactions, including debt issuances, equity offerings, and other financing arrangements
• Partner closely with Treasury and Finance on credit agreements, revolving facilities, liquidity planning, cash management structures, intercompany financing, and banking relationships
• Review and oversee SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements), earnings releases, and investor communications
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee materials, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Provide legal support for treasury-related strategic initiatives, including refinancing, hedging arrangements, and capital allocation activities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on regulatory developments and best practices in securities and treasury law
• Maintain and enhance internal policies, procedures, and documentation related to securities compliance and treasury operations
• Support M&A transactions as needed, with focus on financing, disclosure, and integration from a securities and treasury perspective

Qualifications

• J.D. and minimum 8–10 years' experience in corporate and securities law, capital markets, and treasury, preferably within a global public company or top-tier law firm
• Deep expertise in U.S. securities laws, including Exchange Act reporting, Securities Act offerings, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance requirements
• Demonstrated experience advising on debt and equity offerings, credit facilities, commercial paper programs, and financing transactions
• Strong familiarity with treasury operations, including liquidity management, intercompany financing, cash pooling, and banking relationships
• Experience supporting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and earnings-related disclosures
• Knowledge of corporate governance, board processes, and investor communications
• Bar admission to the State of New York (or another state) in good standing
• Excellent legal and business judgment, discretion, organizational skills, and verbal and written communication abilities

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8–10 years of practice in corporate and securities law, capital markets, and treasury matters, ideally within a global public company or top-tier law firm. Extensive experience advising on SEC reporting, capital markets transactions, and treasury operations is essential.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required. Bar admission to the State of New York or another state in good standing.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 158,650 to USD 272,700 per annum.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, participation in highly competitive bonus program with overachievement potential, share incentive plan eligibility. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.

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