Senior Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Senior Counsel, Corporate and Securities

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking an exceptional attorney to support critical corporate functions. The role will report into the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary and partner closely with the finance and investor relations teams. Primary responsibilities will include advising on public company reporting and governance matters, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and commercial agreements.

Strong securities law training, exceptional communication skills and a service mindset are required.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations, including reviewing periodic and current filings and advising as needed on Regulation FD and other public disclosure matters
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance with New York Stock Exchange listing requirements
• Providing key support for the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders, including primary drafting of the Company’s proxy statement and management of shareholder proposals
• Providing legal advice and project management for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings and credit facility work
• Supporting core corporate secretarial work, including meeting preparation for committees of the Company’s Board of Directors, as well as managing core corporate and governance work for the Company’s subsidiaries
• Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, information technology and service provider agreements
• Supporting the Company’s sustainability reporting, including ownership of SASB reporting

• Inherent service disposition and ability to build and maintain relationships across the enterprise
• Strong legal technical skills related to public company securities regulation, corporate governance and corporate and financing transactions
• Commerciality and strong interest in business strategy and operations
• Proven project management experience, strong drafting abilities and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills, with an ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels
• Judicious engagement and supervision of outside counsel as needed

• Licensed attorney with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ legal experience, with preference for training in a leading law firm

This position will not be responsible for managing a team or direct reports.

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.