Vice President, Segment General Counsel – Assistant Corporate Secretary

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Serve as chief legal advisor to segment leadership on strategic, commercial, operational, and regulatory matters .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and governance processes, with a strong ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. Proven leadership in managing legal teams and outside counsel while supporting strategic initiatives across various industries.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeCorporate GovernanceMergers and AcquisitionsComplex Commercial AgreementsLegal Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawTransactional LawNegotiationLegal Due DiligenceContract DraftingSEC ReportingEntity ManagementLegal Budget ManagementCross-Border TransactionsLegal Technology Implementation

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Legal Operations TechnologyGovernance Documentation ToolsContract Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Attorney in U.S. JurisdictionNebraska Registered In-House Counsel Eligibility

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureUtilitiesTelecommunicationsEnergyAgricultureIndustrial Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as chief legal advisor to segment leadership on strategic, commercial, operational, and regulatory matters
Lead negotiation, drafting, review, and approval of complex commercial agreements and customer transactions
Provide legal leadership for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other significant business transactions
Lead legal due diligence, transaction documentation, closing activities, and post-acquisition integration support
Manage outside counsel engagement, performance, budgets, and legal service delivery
Support Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, governance materials, and annual governance activities
Oversee subsidiary governance activities, corporate records, and entity management requirements
Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, HR, Compliance, and Internal Audit on strategic initiatives
Support legal risk management while enabling business growth and operational objectives
Develop and maintain contract templates, delegation frameworks, approval matrices, and negotiation playbooks
Support SEC-related governance activities, Section 16 compliance, and insider trading policy administration
Coordinate Board approvals and governance documentation associated with strategic transactions
Maintain governance documents, committee charters, and corporate governance guidelines
Support annual shareholder meeting preparation and Board governance processes
Act as a corporate signatory and support officer and director appointments for subsidiaries, as appropriate
Partner with Legal Operations on technology modernization, metrics, reporting, and process improvements
Support financing transactions, debt offerings, treasury activities, and capital markets initiatives, as needed
Deliver legal guidance and risk-management training to business stakeholders
Support director onboarding and governance education programs
Report to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and potentially lead attorneys, contract professionals, and governance support resources
Travel approximately 20-25% domestically and internationally, including overnight stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligible for Nebraska registered in-house counsel status
Minimum of 12 years of corporate, transactional, commercial, or business law experience
Demonstrated experience leading mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions
Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements within a manufacturing, industrial, or related business environment
Working knowledge of public company governance, SEC reporting requirements, Section 16 regulations, and NYSE standards
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership and talent development capabilities
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence senior leaders across the organization
Previous Assistant Corporate Secretary experience
Experience supporting Boards of Directors and Board committees
Experience serving as lead counsel to a business segment, operating company, or significant P&L
Industry experience in infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, or industrial manufacturing
International legal and cross-border transaction experience
Experience overseeing subsidiary governance and entity management
Experience implementing legal technology solutions and modern legal operating models
Prior people leadership experience leading and developing legal teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Flexible schedule