Director of Corporate Securities Legal Affairs

This is a Full Time Job


The Director Legal, Corporate Securities will be primarily responsible for assisting the SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary with compliance related to securities regulations and NYSE requirements, as well as all aspects of the corporate secretary function. This includes Board matters, materials, and minutes; subsidiary management and maintenance; Board and subsidiary written consents; annual stockholder meeting materials and logistics; and management of shareholder matters, including transfer agent relations and trading clearance. This position will work closely with the teams across all three companies – Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. ("MSGS"), Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSGE"), and Sphere Entertainment Co. ("SPHR").

What will you do?
• Schedule Board Committee and shareholder meetings in coordination with the SVP, Deputy Counsel & Secretary; coordinate room reservations and technology checks ahead of meetings and liaise with Executive Support, Threat Management and Catering, as applicable.
• Assist in the drafting of board and committee minutes, agendas, materials, calendars, written consents and resolution.
• Help execute Board mailings including contacting directors regarding availability and preparation of Board packages; coordinate payment of Director retainer fees and reimbursement of travel costs.
• Prepare annual shareholder meeting materials (script, proxy cards, ballots) and coordinate logistics with the inspector of elections and transfer agent.
• Manage director and officer questionnaires, including related party checks and maintain a detailed compliance calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Draft initial proxy statement sections, portions of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and Form 8-Ks for earnings releases and other required filings.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather information and manage EDGAR submissions through Workiva or filing agent conversion.
• Prepare initial drafts of required NYSE filings including written and interim affirmations, officer changes, and outstanding shares and file materials with NYSE upon execution by the SVP, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary and Chairman & CEO.
• Manage Company stock plans, including quarterly reconciliation of plan balances using transfer agent and Fidelity plan sponsor resources.
• Assist with trading requests and coordinate with Fidelity and maintain pre-clearance record.
• Internally track executive holdings and incentive awards to anticipate necessary Section 16 filings and to support executive compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.
• Draft routine Forms 3 and 4 and manage filing after review by SVP, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary.
• Assist in organizing relevant back-up materials to support in-house legal opinions, certifications and transactions.
• Prepare written consents by shareholders, directors and officers, minutes and resolutions for subsidiaries.
• Maintain a subsidiary database which contains current information regarding all subsidiaries, including officer and director information, the purpose of the entity, shareholder/member data, stock information, subsidiary qualifications, activity, etc.
• Form, dissolve, qualify and assist in the withdrawal of subsidiaries (including drafting operating agreements and appropriate resolutions and maintaining current org charts).
• Establish and maintain relevant corporate files.
• Prepare officer certificates, incumbency certificates, etc., as required.
• Assist transactions and special projects as requested by the SVP, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 7-10 years of in-house experience focused on securities compliance and the corporate secretary function.
• Knowledge of stock exchange requirements.
• Experience preparing board minutes, agendas, shareholders meeting materials, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Adobe editing features.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven logical skills, well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and diplomacy, including a polished interface with executives and directors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with an electronic board materials distribution platform (e.g., Diligent Boardbooks), a Section 16 filing platform (including new EDGAR Next management) and drafting and filing SEC materials in Workiva.
• Behavior consistent with MSG values ("respect, creativity, teamwork, excellence and a passion to serve").
• Paralegal certification is a plus.

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