Vice President, Legal (Corporate & Securities, Financing and Corporate Development)

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. 

• 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 

Education/Experience: 

• 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 

Qualifications: 

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

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