Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset – their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive network of pre-qualified professional contractors. American Home Shield, the category leader in home service plans with approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home systems and appliances. Frontdoor is a cutting edge, one-stop app for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology, the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through video chat with pre-qualified experts to diagnose and solve their problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other benefits including DIY tips, discounts and more. For more information about American Home Shield and Frontdoor, please visit frontdoorhome.com.
ResponsibilitiesSummary: (Virtual/Remote Role) Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTDR) seeks a talented, energetic, and self‐motivated attorney with at least 20 years of relevant legal experience to serve as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Corporate, Securities and Compliance. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and will be responsible for handling a wide range of corporate, securities and compliance matters related to the growth, operation and further development of this dynamic business. This role requires a person to possess a strong corporate governance, securities, M&A and compliance background, and an analytical and detail-oriented mindset, coupled with strong communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Providing high quality legal advice and counsel in a timely fashion to the Chief Legal Officer and other senior management as well as business and legal team members;Primarily responsible for the Company’s compliance with federal and state securities laws and reporting/disclosure requirements, including Sarbanes‐Oxley and NASDAQ rules and regulations;Preparing and/or reviewing periodic reports, proxy statements, annual reports and other filings required by the SEC and NASDAQ, including 10Ks, 10Qs, Form 144s, Form 4s, 10b5‐ 1 plans and stock‐based compensation plans;Advising on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors and officers;Actively participate in corporate governance matters, including acting as Assistant Secretary, managing the preparation for board and committee meetings, and overseeing the maintenance of corporate minute books and records for all company entities;Overseeing and handling mergers and acquisitions, including participating in and conducting due diligence and drafting and negotiating purchase agreements;Participating in and handling the legal aspects of stock and financing transactions including credit agreements, stock repurchases, and other treasury and tax‐related matters;Overseeing the Company’s global legal compliance, anti‐bribery, ethics, internal audit, and other similar programs and policies;Oversee the Company’s relationship with proxy advisors and investors’ goverance advisory groups as needed and necessary;Participating in the assessment and management of compliance and risk exposure, including developing and overseeing formal compliance plans and program in accordance with Department of Justice and other appropriate guidelines.Overseeing and managing the Company’s sustainability initiatives and compliance, including developing initiatives and processes to collect data and further development of the Company’s annual sustainability report, compliance efforts, and supporting community outreach effortsProviding general legal support to the Company’s business including preparing, reviewing and negotiating various strategic alliance agreements, real estate and commercial contracts with vendors and other commercial parties;Ability and willingness to advise and assist on the various Federal, state and local regulatory and licensing regimes applicable to the Company’s regulated businesses; 6.25.25Assist in the development and execution of corporate policies, procedures, and legal strategy, including the operations of the Company’s legal function;Working with and supervising outside counsel on various legal matters as appropriate;Managing, either directly or indirectly, team members on a project or ongoing basis (will oversee team of six, including 3 direct reports);Assisting on litigation, regulatory and other matters as needed. QualificationsRequirements:
J.D with at least 20 years’ experience.Expertise in corporate governance for a public company, SEC, SOX, NASDAQ and other pertinent laws and regulations, preferably developed through a combination of large law firm and public corporation experience.Significant corporate transactions, M&A and corporate financing experienceDemonstrated leadership ability, earning the confidence and respect of management, while taking direction with conviction and delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.Top academic record.Excellent attention to detail.Strong business acumen.Creative problem solver with customer focus and “can do” attitude.Ability to multitask with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines within a changing, fast‐paced environment.Strong manager of people.Team player with strong interpersonal skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Able to easily build rapport and the gain the confidence and respect of peers and senior leaders.Demonstrated ability to handle difficult issues in a professional, assertive and proactive manner.Good sense of humor and willingness to laugh.Good standing in a state bar with the ability to join the Tennessee bar (or eligible for inhouse registration).Physical Role Requirements:
Be seated at a computer intermittently for up to eight hours a day. Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers and phones. Repetitive motions using hands and digits; such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching and typing during your normal working environment.
Minimum Education, Licensure and Professional Certification requirements: Law Degree (J.D.) required. Must be able to practice Law in the state of Tennessee. J.D. and Bar membership in good standings required (Tennessee Bar or eligible for in-house registration)
Minimum Experience required (number of years necessary to perform role): 20+ years of relevant experience, including substantial legal experience in corporate and securities matters. Should have experience with a well-established law firm or corporate legal department.
Travel: Remote, but willingness to travel to business locations as required.
Other/State SpecificThis role pays between $262,000 - $335,000 and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.
At Frontdoor certain roles are eligible for additional rewards and incentives. Speak directly to your recruiter to learn more.
Our approach to benefits is holistic, and includes health, wellbeing and financial components including: insurance for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability, weight loss and smoking cessation programs, matching 401(k) and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
Learn more about benefits at Frontdoor.
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