VP, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

The VP, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities will provide strategic and legal support with respect to corporate governance and securities law compliance, M&As, corporate finance transactions, and other general corporate matters. This role will report to the SVP, Chief Corporate Counsel, and work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and other senior leaders of the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Support Gartner, Inc.’s compliance with U.S. federal securities laws and NYSE listing requirements
• Lead the preparation and review of all SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statement, Section 16 filings, etc.)
• Provide securities law advice and compliance guidance for earnings releases, investor materials, management presentations and other communications
• Lead the planning of annual meeting of stockholders
• Support the preparation and management of Gartner, Inc. board and committee meeting materials
• Lead in-house legal support for all M&A transactions
• Provide support to Treasury on financings and other capital market transactions
• Provide support to HR in executive planning and related matters, and the issuance/documentation of equity awards and administration of equity plans
• Provide support to the corporate development, investor relations and tax departments

Key Attributes

• 10+ years of corporate, securities and public company reporting experience
• Strong experience advising on reporting and disclosure requirements under SEC and NYSE rules
• Experience with M&A transactions
• Experience supporting and/or working with boards of directors and senior management a plus
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and business judgment; an ability to distill complex issues and concisely explain why it matters
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. State Bar, with good standing
• Occasional international travel may be required (<5%)
• Valid passport required

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 164,000 USD - 226,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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