Job Posting:

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG), the largest value-added distributor serving the specialized professional in our $340B residential and non-residential North American construction market. We help make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable by providing expertise and a wide range of products and services from plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and lighting to PVF, water and wastewater solutions, and more. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has sales of $29.6 billion (FY’24) and approximately 35,000 associates in nearly 1,800 locations. For more information, please visit corporate.ferguson.com.

The Assistant Corporate Secretary provides corporate governance and legal analysis, advice and support for a Delaware incorporated company. This position is a direct report to the Deputy Corporate Secretary and indirectly supports the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and the Board of Directors.

Location:

This is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Relocation support to the Hampton Roads area is available.

Responsibilities:

Working with and assisting the Deputy Corporate Secretary to ensure effective governance of the Board and its Committees and providing legal advice on Delaware law and corporate governance.

Supporting Board meeting administration, including drafting Board materials, minutes, resolutions and unanimous written consents for the Board and its Committees and facilitating delivery of the FEI Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Supporting the full corporate calendar and Board and Committee annual calendars.

Assisting with maintaining and adherence with key corporate governance documents, including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Matters Reserved to Board and Committee Charters.

Assisting with NED recruitment and induction of new Board members, including co-ordination of the NED onboarding program.

Maintaining SOPs related to Board and Committee matters and corporate governance

Maintaining Corporate Secretary related pages of the Ferguson website

Supporting the issuance of press releases and other technical announcements.

Assisting the Corporate Secretary team with corporate actions and ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements:

J.D. from a reputable U.S. law school; active Bar membership in the U.S.

At least 3 years of legal experience working in the field of Delaware corporate law and public-company corporate governance generally.

Prior experience providing corporate secretarial support and/or legal advice regarding corporate governance matters in a law firm or corporate law department.

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment, as well as ability to collaboratively interact appropriately and effectively with all areas and levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.

Calm under pressure.

Strong critical thinking and oral and written communications skills, including comfort and confidence interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to build constructive working relationships and operate as an active member of both the Corporate Secretary function and other teams/functions.

Precision and careful attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive with a positive attitude and a desire to grow and change with the business.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.

High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to explore and quickly learn other software applications preferred.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information