5-7 years of experience in SEC reporting and corporate governance for public companies
Hands-on knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
Familiarity with proxy statements and public company disclosure
Understanding of Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership requirements
Knowledge of NYSE/Nasdaq corporate governance and listing standards
Admission to the New York Bar is required
Responsibilities
Prepare and review SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
Draft proxy statements and annual meeting materials
Advise public companies on ongoing disclosure and compliance matters
Manage SEC registration statements and securities offerings
Ensure compliance with NYSE and Nasdaq governance requirements
Support general corporate transactions, including M&A and private financings
Collaborate directly with clients to provide legal guidance
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity to work with public companies
Engagement in diverse capital markets transactions
Professional development opportunities
Exposure to high-profile corporate governance matters
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience representing public companies in SEC reporting, securities law compliance and corporate governance matters, together with experience in capital markets and general corporate transactions.
Candidates should have hands-on experience with:
Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 matters;
Preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and other SEC filings;
Proxy statements, annual meeting materials and public-company disclosure matters;
Section 16 reportingand other beneficial ownership reporting requirements;
SEC registration statements and securities offerings;
NYSE and/or Nasdaq corporate governance and listing requirements;
Advising public companies on ongoing disclosure and securities compliance matters; and
General corporate transactions, including M&A and private financings.
Experience with Forms S-1, S-3, S-4 and S-8, Rule 144, Regulation D, PIPE transactions or other public and private securities offerings is a plus. Those areas align closely with the New York practice's existing capital-markets work, including registered offerings, private placements, PIPEs, Rule 144A/Regulation D transactions and public-company SEC compliance.
Candidates should possess strong drafting and analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work directly with clients in a collaborative environment.
Admission to the New York Bar is required. Salary range: $175-225 commensurate with experience
