Corporate Securities and Compliance Counsel

Hayward Holdings. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool 
equipment globally, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is 
continuously growing.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full 
line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment, including pumps, filters, heating, 
cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions at 
our company-owned facilities in North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, Rhode Island, Georgia, 
Spain, and China. We have distribution facilities in France, Canada, and Arizona.

Celebrating 100 years of heritage in 2025, Hayward has been enhancing pool ownership by 
manufacturing cutting-edge, advanced pool and spa equipment. Hayward listens to our 
customers' needs and implements them during the design and manufacturing process. The 
goal is to become the preferred brand of choice with every residential and commercial 
swimming pool and spa.

The Vice President, Legal is accountable for leading the public company legal advice and 
compliance of corporate and securities matters for the Company and its subsidiaries, including 
executive compensation; financing such as asset based lending and long-term debt; and all 
types of corporate development transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures and 
divestitures.

• Serve as the key legal advisor on corporate and securities matters and corporate 
compliance

• Prepare the Company's corporate and securities reports, including proxy statements, 
equity and debt offering and other securities documents, and work with the Finance 

• Department on the Company's financial statements, annual, quarterly and current 
reports and other filings

• Advise on legal aspects of the company’s credit agreements, financings, including 
assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities

• Responsible for compliance with the insider transaction reporting and other 
requirements

• Support and uphold Company management in compliance matters to strengthen 
compliance awareness globally and plays a key role in identifying potential compliance 
obstacles and provides compliance input and advice

• Drive employee understanding and accountability of relevant compliance policies 
through training and communication

• Review commercial transactions to enable compliance with Company policies and 
procedures and relevant laws and regulations, including conducting due diligence and 
implementing compliance safeguards related to third parties and JV/M&A transactions

• Prepare updates and internal and external audit compliance records

• Support the Board of Directors and its Committees, handling corporate governance and 
disclosure matters, shareholder and investor relations matters; managing the Board 
portal; and maintaining the custody and supervision of the Company's stock records and 
stock plans, minute books and other records of the Company and its subsidiaries

• Prepare for the Company's annual stockholder meetings and Board and Committees: 
draft agendas, prepare Board presentations and draft meeting minutes

• Draft executive compensation, equity and incentive compensation plans and provide 
legal advice relating to the Company’s equity and debt securities

• Direct supervision and management of outside legal counsel pertaining to significant 
legal matters to protect the company’s legal rights and maintain its operations within 
the limits prescribed by international and domestic laws

• Manage legal budgets, including outside counsel fees and expenses

• Advise company on compliance of unclaimed property laws to minimize risk and recover 
lost assets.

• Develop strategies to mitigate risk associated with tariffs and international trade 

• Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws and international trade regulations, and 
maintain Company compliance with these changes.

• Remain current and knowledgeable, with respect to legislation, case law and 
administrative rulings, as well as pending legislation and administrative regulations 
pertinent to operations of the company in assigned area of responsibility; determine its 
potential impact on the company

• Additional duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising multiple projects
• Responsible for mentoring paraprofessionals

• Juris Doctor required

• Licensed and a member in good standing of a State Bar required

• Licensed in North Carolina or able to obtain out-of-state attorney in-house status in 
North Carolina required

• 10+ years progressive public/corporate securities attorney experience required

• 10+ years in mentoring and providing work to paraprofessionals

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, budgeting, project management (from conception to 
completion), prioritizing, & planning skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, 
reasoning, summarizing, drafting, and presenting)

• Proven experience with mergers and acquisitions due diligence and compliance 

• Strong understanding and application of mathematical, financial and accounting 
concepts

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues 
across the organization and external stakeholders

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet application