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Company: 
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Their unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Position Overview: 
The Director or Senior Director (depending on experience) will report to Cognizant’s Head of Corporate Governance and be responsible for ensuring Cognizant’s compliance with federal and state securities laws and requirements, as well as drafting, reviewing, and managing SEC filings. The Director will also have a key, strategic role in general corporate governance, securities related matters, and financings, and will work closely with various departments, including, the Controllership, Finance and Accounting, Investor Relations, Equity Compensation, Human Resources, Public Relations, Marketing, Treasury, and Tax.

Experience: 
The successful candidate will have at least 5 (five) years of experience practicing Securities law at a top law firm or publicly traded company, with a focus on matters related to public company and subsidiary corporate governance, board and committee meetings, shareholder meetings, investor relations, corporate communications, SEC compliance and reporting, NASDAQ compliance, and managing external counsel on these matters.

Compensation: 
Range commensurate with experience, $225-250k base plus 20-25% bonus plus equity.

Location: 
New York, NY or Remote (anywhere in the U.S.). 5% travel as required.

Bar: 
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: 
Please note that, where allowed by local law, Cognizant requires associates of all Cognizant entities, subsidiaries, and joint ventures, including non-integrated business, as well as contractors, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if or when their role requires them to conduct business face-to-face. This includes any role that necessitates presence at a Cognizant or client site, in-person event or meeting, or business travel. In accordance with local law, vaccination will also be required when mandated by a client or the country government, regardless of work location. New hires will be asked to attest to their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination as applicable after joining.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

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