VP, Legal - Corporate Functions & Assistant Corporate Secretary

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.

Job Summary:

The Vice President, Legal – Corporate Functions & Assistant Secretary will report directly to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, General Counsel, and Secretary. This role involves working closely with senior management, directors, and functional leaders to provide strategic lead advice and proactively address governance, reporting, and operational legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

General Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal counsel to corporate functions, including Tax, Treasury, Finance, and Accounting, on transactions that impact the business.

• Provide guidance and direction to company management regarding compliance with employment, environmental, anti-trust, corporate conduct, and other policies.

• Advise on legal aspects of the company’s financing, including assessment and advising on current and future business structures in legal entities.

• Design, negotiate, and implement executive compensation packages, ensuring alignment with company objectives, including equity awards, incentive plans, and employment contracts.

• Advise on corporate procedures, as related to corporate governance matters.

• May include global litigation and dispute resolution oversight and management, dependent on candidate experience.

Corporate Governance, SEC Reporting, and Government Relations:

• Lead and support legal team members in areas such as:

o Corporate governance and SEC reporting

o Employment relations

o Global subsidiary corporate governance and insured litigation

o Compliance with Section 16, Proxy statements, and Annual Meeting requirements

o Government affairs

• Fulfill the duties of Assistant Corporate Secretary, including meeting preparation and maintenance of accurate records for the company and its Board of Directors.

Strategic Projects and Leadership:

• Act as legal advisor on merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, including due diligence, deal structuring, and contract negotiation, working with outside counsel when warranted.

• Drive and participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• Provide strategic insights and oversight on governance and regulatory matters impacting the organization.

• Represent the company at meetings, conferences, and other locations as needed.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar membership in at least one state.

• 12 – 15+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with a combination of large law firm and in-house roles.

• Extensive expertise in corporate governance, SEC reporting, and compliance with NYSE regulations.

• Proven experience working with boards of directors and senior executives.

• Strong proficiency in drafting and reviewing SEC periodic reports and proxy statements.

• Five or more years of meaningful transaction experience, including significant M&A work.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional professionalism, resilience, and leadership abilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers, employees, and stakeholders tactfully and effectively.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address issues in high-pressure situations.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email applications.

• Proficiency in developing and delivering impactful presentations and training materials.

• Ability to manage and mentor global teams, set objectives, and achieve measurable results.

Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong reasoning and decision-making capabilities.

• Persuasive and influential, with the ability to build consensus across organizational levels.

• A detail-oriented and results-driven professional committed to excellence.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as needed to support the company’s global operations and initiatives.