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Location

New York, NY | United States

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Job description

Overview:

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business platforms that integrate live events with a broad array of industry insights, digital tools, and data-focused solutions to create uniquely rich experiences. As true partners, we at Emerald strive to build our customers’ businesses by creating opportunities that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. With over 140 events each year, our teams are creators and connectors who are thoroughly immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate.

As General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, you will oversee and manage all legal affairs for Emerald, including managing corporate governance, securities and compliance matters; M&A and financing/capital markets transactions; commercial contracts and exhibitor/contractor agreements; and equity incentive plans and employment agreements.

You will report to the CFO and also work closely with the CEO and the entire executive team to help drive Emerald’s strategic growth.

Responsibilities:

• SEC Reporting and Securities Filings : Draft and provide legal oversight for SEC periodic filings under ’34 Act and securities compliance matters.
• M&A and Financing Transactions : Serve as lead in-house counsel on mergers and acquisitions, joint venture transactions, credit agreement amendments and potential refinancings. Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements; collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper integration post-closing
• Corporate Governance and Compliance Matters : Manage public company corporate governance matters, including meetings of the Board and its committees. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including identification and implementation of internal controls for SOX 404(b) compliance
• Operations Support : Provide ongoing legal support across all operating teams, including negotiation of venue, exhibitor and sponsorship agreements; SaaS license agreements for marketplace platform; and real estate leases
• Legal Support on Employment Matters : Collaborate and provide legal support to People & Culture Dept on all employment matters, including best practices for new employment agreements, equity incentive awards, required training programs, separation and release agreements, and enforcement of restrictive covenants
• Litigation Management : Coordinate and manage litigation with outside counsel, including efforts to maximize insurance recoveries for filed claims

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of public company corporate law experience (combination of law firm and prior in-house experience preferred)
• Detail-oriented with excellent legal judgment, strong organizational skills and proven ability to deliver creative, thoughtful, and business-focused solutions
• Highly collaborative team player, capable of evaluating legal risks and business benefits
• Comfortable navigating complicated and nuanced legal and core-business issues
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to connect with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels, including the executive team and Board members.
• Experience in one of the following fields is a plus: tradeshows or events, media, marketing, marketplace software platforms
• JD, admitted to the Bar, distinctive academic record

ABOUT EMERALD

Emerald’s talented and experienced teams grow our customers’ businesses 365 days a year with products that create connections, deliver content, and drive commerce. We produce over 140 annual events, create and deliver content through print and digital channels, and power commerce through our seamlessly integrated in-person and digital platforms and channels. For more information, please visit

At Emerald, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We actively recruit and champion candidates who bring new perspectives from varied professional backgrounds and experiences, and we are intentional about ensuring a positive hiring experience for everyone. Our job postings don’t contain experience inflation, and most don’t require college degrees. Instead, they’re crafted to focus on outcomes and transferable experiences that are assessed in a structured interview process carried out by trained hiring teams.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Executive comepnsation package includes base salary, annual bonus, and equity. Base salary anticipated at $350,000; candidate qualifications will determine final package.

Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate’s qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees’ physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, flexible working locations, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs like Toastmasters, and mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs.

If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

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