Corporate Securities Lawyer

This role involves overseeing securities law compliance and public company reporting obligations, advising on corporate governance best practices, and providing legal support for complex transactions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate securities law and strong relationship-building skills.

The position includes collaboration with internal teams and external parties to ensure compliance and effective communication of financial matters.

• Securities Law Compliance and Reporting:
  • Oversee and manage all public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports.
  • Evaluate and implement strategies to ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank regulations.
  • Advise on insider trading compliance, disclosure policies, and other SEC-related regulatory matters.
  • Work with finance, investor relations, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely disclosure of financial and non-financial information.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Provide counsel on corporate governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and shareholder relations.
  • Manage corporate governance documentation, including drafting board resolutions, charters, bylaws, and preparing materials for board and committee meetings.
  • Monitor and advise on evolving regulatory requirements affecting corporate governance and develop strategies to ensure compliance.
• Transactional and Strategic Support:
  • Lead legal aspects of capital markets transactions, including public and private equity and debt offerings, stock repurchase programs, and other financing activities.
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction agreements, and managing closings.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams on transaction strategy, timelines, and integration planning.
• Relationships:
  • Internal: Legal team colleagues, investor relations, executive compensation, treasury
  • External: Outside counsel, government agencies, board of directors, proxy advisory companies, third parties
  Requirements
  • Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate securities law, complex commercial transactions, and at least 3 years in an in-house public company or large law firm environment.
  • Required skills include exemplary relationship building, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complex matters with executive management and board level stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in managing public company reporting, corporate governance, and securities transactions.
  • Minimum travel - approximately 10%
  Salary Information

The estimated salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $180,000 per year, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and a Long-Term Incentive. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. For more information on available benefits, please visit our website.