Associate General Counsel, Corporate Secretary - 10004-Charlotte- NC - Hawkins (Charlotte, NC)

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Krispy Kreme is seeking an Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary to join its Legal Department, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. This position will provide guidance and counsel in the areas of corporate governance, capital markets, securities, treasury, and M&A, as well as other legal issues affecting the governance and financing of a global, publicly listed, food and retail company.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Compliance with Federal securities laws, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, Securities Act of 1934 and, including responsibility for 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements and Section 16 filings.
• Creating, monitoring, maintaining and implementing corporate governance policies, processes, and structures, including compliance with stock exchange listings and SOX requirements.
• Supporting Disclosure Committee and quarterly certification processes.
• Supporting Investor Relations in reviewing earnings and analyst materials and complying with Regulation FD.
• Supporting Treasury in raising money in the capital markets and negotiating and interpreting revolving credit facilities.
• Supporting executive compensation matters and related disclosure issues.
• Assisting with mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
• Managing corporate entity maintenance program for related entities.
• Supporting the corporate secretary function with minutes and resolutions for board and committee meetings.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• 8+ years relevant experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Bachelor's degree and a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Proven expertise in securities law is required and experience with global, omnichannel retail preferred.
• Must "act like an owner"- practical, proactive, business-savvy and results-oriented.
• Must treat others with respect and be willing to learn, live, and lead our culture.
• Must be a collaborative, agile, hands-on attorney who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively influence across functions and levels of the organization.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• PTO and "dream" days
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

Learn more at www.kkbenefits.com

WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

• Loving People:
• Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.
• Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.
• Loving Communities:
• At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
• In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
• In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.
• Loving Planet:
• We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.