Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward — and you can too.
Counsel, Corporate Governance and ESG Reporting - Job ID: R-1064062
Responsibilities:
• Managing Verizon’s compliance with domestic and international sustainability-related regulatory frameworks and preparing related disclosures.
• Partnering with subject matter experts to draft and publish strategic sustainability-related reports.
• Preparing and reviewing SEC filings and ensuring compliance with governance-related requirements.
• Monitoring and advocating for Verizon on sustainability-related legislative initiatives.
• Collaborating with various teams on reporting matters and facilitating communication with stakeholders.
• Creating a strategic plan for the future of Verizon’s sustainability-related reporting.
Qualifications:
• . or . degree with at least six years of relevant work experience.
• Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience in SEC disclosure at a top law firm or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainability-related reporting laws and frameworks.
• Experience with Workiva.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Strong project management skills.
About Verizon:
• A community of diverse individuals who value authenticity and inclusivity.
• A company that encourages learning, growth, and innovation.
• A team that believes listening is the key to success.
• A commitment to lifting communities and building trust in how we show up.
• A total rewards package that includes health and wellness benefits, stock incentives, paid time off, and more.
• A leading provider of technology, communications, information, and entertainment products.
• An opportunity to learn and grow at the speed of technology.
• A space to create within every role.
• A company that is moving the world forward.
Location:
• Hybrid role with defined work location including work from home and assigned office days per month.
• 40 scheduled weekly hours.
• Equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion.
• Compensation range of $151, to $280, annually for full-time roles, with potential for additional incentives.
• Benefits may vary for part-time roles depending on individual circumstances.
Join the V Team Life and become a Counsel for Corporate Governance and ESG Reporting at Verizon. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Verizon's compliance with sustainability-related regulatory frameworks and preparing related disclosures. You will also partner with subject matter experts to draft and publish strategic sustainability-related reports, prepare and review SEC filings, monitor and advocate for Verizon on sustainability-related legislative initiatives, and collaborate with various teams on reporting matters. Additionally, you will facilitate communication with stakeholders and create a strategic plan for the future of Verizon's sustainability-related reporting.
Qualifications for this role include a . or . degree with at least six years of relevant work experience, bar membership in good standing, and experience in SEC disclosure at a top law firm or corporate legal department. Knowledge and understanding of sustainability-related reporting laws and frameworks, experience with Workiva, strong writing, editing, and communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and tasks are also required.
Verizon is a company that values diversity, encourages learning and innovation, and believes that listening is the key to success. We are committed to lifting communities and building trust in how we show up, and our total rewards package includes health and wellness benefits, stock incentives, paid time off, and more. As a leading provider of technology, communications, information, and entertainment products, we offer an opportunity to learn and grow at the speed of technology and create within every role. Join us and be a part of moving the world forward.
