Our client, a publicly traded company, has an opportunity for a securities counsel. The position will report to the general counsel and work closely with the executive team, as well as the finance and investor relations teams to prepare SEC filings and provide in-depth counsel on issues concerning SEC compliance, governance matters, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, ESG reporting requirements and general corporate law.
You will be responsible for:
Assisting with public company securities law compliance, including preparation of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q's, Proxy Statement, 8-K's, Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and '33 Act registration statements.
Assisting with maintaining the governance calendar for the board and its committees, preparing materials for board and committee meetings, as well as assisting with annual shareholders meetings, including the drafting of resolutions, consents, certificates and minutes.
Assisting with various corporate governance initiatives relating to the Company's Board of Directors, including director and officer questionnaires, maintenance of corporate records, as well as review of Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, board committee charters and other corporate governance documents and policies.
Supporting compliance and certification activities relating to various corporate policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Assisting with and supporting all phases of acquisitions, equity and debt financing transactions, private equity/venture capital investments, and other sophisticated commercial transactions.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. and U.S. state bar admission
Minimum of 4-8 years of legal experience with a law firm preparing/reviewing SEC filings (additional in-house experience is welcome)
Experience in corporate drafting, including resolutions, consents, minutes, certificates, charters, and bylaws
Excellent organizational skills, detailed oriented and able to complete projects and other assignments efficiently, timely and with minimum supervision
Superior written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills enabling timely and practical identification and communication of legal issues and risks
Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders