Director, Securities & Corporate Governance

We are seeking a highly capable Director, Securities & Corporate Governance for our public company securities and governance function. Reporting to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, this role is designed for an attorney who has expertise in securities and corporate governance matters. Role will have regular interaction with senior leadership and the Board as part of the Company’s disclosure and governance processes.

The Director will take significant day‑to‑day securities and governance responsibilities, centralizing work that has historically been distributed across senior legal leadership and outside counsel. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Disclosure Committee, Investor Relations, and the Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary drafter and project lead for the annual proxy statement.
• Review and advise on preparation of Forms 10‑K and 10‑Q in close partnership with Finance and Chief Accounting Officer.
• Draft Forms 8‑K, advising on materiality, timing, and Reg FD considerations.
• Oversee the company’s Section 16 compliance program (Forms 3, 4, and 5), including insider support, calendaring, review of forms, and coordination with filers.
• Own legal review of earnings releases, earnings call scripts, Q\&A materials, and investor presentations, providing Reg FD guidance and partnering closely with Investor Relations.
• Serve as a standing member and legal advisor to the Disclosure Committee
• Support Corporate Secretary in Board meeting preparation, including preparation and review of Board and committee materials and governance recommendation and analysis.
• Refresh and maintain:
• Corporate governance guidelines
• Committee charters
• Director and officer questionnaires
• Annual board and committee self‑evaluation processes
• Monitor and advise on evolving SEC rules, stock exchange standards, and proxy advisory firm (ISS/Glass Lewis) expectations.
• Support board and committee workflows using Diligent and disclosure processes using Workiva (Wdesk).
• Help modernize and streamline governance and disclosure practices to support scale and efficiency.
• Internalize securities and governance work historically handled by outside counsel to drive measurable legal spend savings.
• Develop practical templates, calendars, and playbooks to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution.
• Manage outside counsel selectively for specialized matters or peak workload periods.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) with active Florida bar admission (or eligibility for in‑house registration).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public company securities and corporate governance.
• Top law firm or in‑house public company securities experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with:
• Proxy statement drafting
• Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K
• Section 16 compliance
• Earnings releases and Reg FD
• Strong working knowledge of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC disclosure requirements, and stock exchange listing standards.
• Experience supporting board governance and board committees.
• Industry experience in multi‑unit retail, consumer, or franchising environments strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Workiva (Wdesk) and Diligent or similar platforms.
• Exceptional drafting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience in M&A or Franchise Law a plus

Personal Attributes

• Ownership mindset with the confidence to run securities and governance processes independently.
• Practical, business‑oriented advisor who can translate complex legal requirements into clear guidance.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives and board members.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure—particularly during reporting cycles.
• Long‑term leadership potential with interest in growing into broader legal leadership roles.

Work Model & Growth

• Hybrid role based in Tampa, FL.
• High‑visibility position with direct exposure to the CLO, executive leadership, and the Board.
• Opportunity for expanded scope, increased ownership of complex matters, title progression, and broader leadership impact within the legal function

Bloomin' Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at BloominBrandsBenefits.com

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

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