Mid/Senior-level Securities Associate Attorney
Company Name: BCG Attorney Search
Experience: 4-20 yrs required
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Posted on: Dec 06, 2023
Valid Through: Jan 05, 2024
Profile:
A law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a highly experienced Mid/Senior-level Securities Associate Attorney to join its Securities Team and Financial Institutions Team. The candidate will play a key role in supporting public company clients, handling regular periodic reporting requirements and capital markets projects, and contributing to general M&A activities.
Duties:
- Support public company clients in meeting periodic reporting requirements and compliance with federal and state securities laws, particularly focusing on '34 Act reporting.
- Assist in capital markets projects, including equity and debt offerings, and provide support for securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
- Deal directly with clients, serving as front-line support for securities law matters.
- Prepare periodic alerts and educational materials on securities law topics and conduct periodic training sessions for clients on securities law and corporate governance matters.
- Prepare, review, or advise on routine SEC filings such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
- Provide assistance with other SEC filings, including Form S-8 and Form SD.
- Draft, review, and periodically update corporate governance and related policies, including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Clawback Policies, and Insider Trading Policies.
- Assist clients with the preparation and planning of the annual stockholder meeting and shareholder engagements.
- Advise on general securities disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external communications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable NYSE and Nasdaq requirements, including annual and periodic updates.
- Provide support for general M&A activity as needed.
- Work with the firm's securities team to draft and publish blog entries and alerts on material new securities law developments.
- Coordinate training on securities and corporate governance matters, including insider trading and Regulation FD.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active Bar membership in the state of DC.
- 5+ years of direct experience in securities law, with a focus on public company reporting, capital markets, and M&A.
Skills:
- Thorough understanding of federal and state securities laws, particularly the '34 Act reporting.
- Strong experience in capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
- Excellent drafting and reviewing skills for SEC filings and corporate governance documents.
- Ability to provide comprehensive advice on securities disclosure matters.
- Effective communication and client-facing skills.
- Familiarity with NYSE and Nasdaq requirements.
- Knowledge of general M&A processes.
- Ability to stay updated on material securities law developments and contribute to thought leadership through blog entries and alerts.
- Coordination skills for training on securities and corporate governance matters.
Company Info:
BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington, District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone: (202) 955-5585
Fax: (213) 895-7306
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