HC2 Holdings, Inc.

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Company Description

HC2 Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded (NYSE:HCHC) diversified holding company, which seeks opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate long-term sustainable free cash flow and attractive returns in order to maximize value for all stakeholders. HC2 has a diverse array of operating subsidiaries across four reportable segments, including Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Spectrum, Insurance and Other. HC2’s largest operating subsidiary is DBM Global Inc., a family of companies providing fully integrated structural and steel construction services.

Host Job Responsibilities

I manage worldwide legal operations of HC2, including mergers and acquisition transactions, debt and equity financings, SEC compliance, commercial transactions, corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, employment matters and other activities, such as managing in house legal team and portfolio company General Counsel.

About the Externship

Students will learn what it is like to be a C-level officer of a publicly traded company, with particular emphasis on the role of Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel. Students will also learn about public company governance and the role of activism. The session will also include the opportunity to ask questions about legal careers and discover there are multiple legal paths beyond working at law firms.