This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health?s corporate legal team focusing on securities reporting work and other corporate matters. This role will be responsible providing legal advice, counsel and related services to Cardinal Health?s corporate function in all aspects of securities and corporate work.
What the Corporate legal team contributes to Cardinal Health
The corporate legal team provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to enable the company to effect its business strategies and protect the organization's assets, operations and reputation. This function provides legal counsel related to corporate securities and governance, and transactional support, among other areas.
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including routine filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Proxy, and other securities law matters, including research, drafting and coordination with internal stakeholders
Provide legal advice on disclosure matters, including earnings releases, disclosure related to strategic transactions and other investor and media communications to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Assist with certain corporate governance matters, such as the Annual Shareholder Meeting, analysis of Director Independence and Related Person Transaction standards, preparing or reviewing resolutions or other internal approval communications
Advise on certain executive compensation and benefits plans matters, including disclosure implications related thereto
Conduct legal research and stay updated on securities laws and regulations that may be applicable to the company
Assist with certain corporate transactions as needed, including internal reorganizations, credit facilities or capital markets transactions, discrete purchases or sales of assets, etc.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree with a record of high academic achievement
License to practice law in Ohio or licensed in the jurisdiction in which you live and work
4-7 years of experience in a nationally recognized law firm or comparable in-house experience preferred
Experience working on public company reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K preferred
Experience with executive compensation and related disclosure matters preferred
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work independently while acting with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
Good business acumen and ability to provide advice with a strategic, commercial focus
Strong personal ethics
What is expected of you and others at this level
Utilizes broad and deep knowledge and strong professional judgment
Works on and may lead highly complex projects of large scope and visibility
Projects are typically cross-functional and have significant long-term impact
Provides solutions which set precedent
Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
Anticipated salary range: $123,400-$176,100 Bonus eligible: Yes Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. ? Medical, dental and vision coverage ? Paid time off ? Health savings account (HSA) ? 401k savings plan ? Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay ? Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) ? Short- and long-term disability coverage ? Work-Life resources ? Paid parental leave ? Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 07/06/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.
