Associate Counsel - Alcoa USA Group

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

This Associate Counsel position will provide legal advice relating to corporate governance and securities compliance matters and support the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Secretary function within the Legal group, reporting to Corporate Counsel.

• Provide analysis and legal advice on a wide variety of corporate matters, in particular arising under the federal securities laws (including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and Dodd-Frank Act)
• Review and advise on securities law disclosure and compliance, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and prepare materials relating to the annual meeting of stockholders\Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments to ensure continued compliance with SEC, NYSE and other legal and regulatory requirements and standards applicable to publicly traded companies
• Advise on corporate governance, executive compensation and securities trading matters and Section 16 reporting
• Prepare and maintain materials for the Board of Directors and its committees
• Assisting on financing and other corporate transactions (including public and private securities offerings) and related securities registration requirements
• Providing legal advice related to investor relations and public disclosure issues, including review of earnings announcements, press releases, and investor communications
• Supporting governance of the Company’s global subsidiaries and maintenance of the corporate books and records
• Develop, support, and administer compliance processes and associated training for various corporate policies, including with respect to securities trading and regulations

The candidate should have knowledge of corporate and securities laws, and a willingness to develop expertise in the application of such laws and stock exchange standards, corporate governance and executive compensation policies, as well as compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements. This role will counsel various resource units within the company, including the Investor Relations, Finance, and Corporate Communications functions.

Essential Skills:

• Exceptional and demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects in a highly demanding environment with strict deadlines
• Ability to counsel and work with internal clients of diverse backgrounds, disciplines, needs and level of experience with legal matters
• Superior consulting, analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to successfully manage critical situations and issues
• Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter with strong work ethic
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication and advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Growth mindset

Qualifications & Experience:

• Law degree from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or ability to promptly become licensed).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience working in a law firm and/or as in-house counsel for a publicly trading company, having training or practical experience with corporate governance matters and U.S. securities laws. 
• A willingness and drive to develop additional expertise in all areas of corporate governance and securities compliance in a publicly traded company
• Willingness to undertake and advise on other legal matters that arise and to provide support to Legal projects as needed.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 11 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.