Assistant General Counsel

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Law Svcs and Gov't Affairs (CA)
Title: Assistant General Counsel - 119724
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

As an Assistant General Counsel for Deere and Company World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, you will:

• Prepare and review public company disclosures and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Annual Report, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required filings (11-K, SD, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal teams on the quarterly earnings release, timely reporting, disclosure controls, and support and maintain minutes for the Disclosure Committee
• Review all sustainability reports and disclosures, and support adherence to extended producer responsibility (EPR) reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with all New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards
• Support U.S. capital markets activities for Deere & Company, its captive financial entity, John Deere Capital Corporation, and related finance entities, in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, including shelf registration statements, offering documents, due diligence, transactional disclosures, and related compliance activities

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 10 to 15 years of corporate and securities law experience (law firm and/or in-house)
• Strong public company reporting and capital markets experience
• Deep understanding of federal securities laws and regulations, corporate law, NYSE listing standards, and corporate governance and sustainability disclosure best practices
• Excellent drafting and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and judgment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and coordinate cross-functionally
• Experience quickly issue-spotting, analyzing, and clearly communicating advice on complex legal matters
• Ability to work seamlessly across functions and various leadership levels

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Illinois, or a U.S. state with ability to gain admission in Illinois

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$166,752.00 - $250,116.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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