Senior Associate, Counsel, or Junior Partner – Corporate Securities, Washington DC

Position Overview

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Securities Attorney to join its growing securities practice in Washington, D.C. The opportunity is suited to a Senior Associate, Counsel, or Junior Partner with substantial experience advising public companies on securities law compliance, corporate governance, and securities offerings.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of federal securities laws, public company reporting obligations, and corporate governance requirements. A strong academic background and excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public companies on disclosure obligations under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

• Draft and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

• Prepare proxy statements for annual and special shareholder meetings.

• Draft and review beneficial ownership and insider transaction filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5.

• Advise public companies and insiders on short-swing profit rules and securities trading plans.

• Provide counsel on corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, corporate policies, and press releases.

• Support public and private securities offerings.

• Advise clients on compliance with national securities exchange listing requirements.

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and other legal documents.

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver strategic and practical legal advice to clients.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in corporate securities and related legal matters.

• Substantial experience with public company disclosure requirements and SEC reporting.

• Experience drafting Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

• Experience preparing proxy statements and Forms 3, 4, and 5.

• Familiarity with short-swing profit rules and securities trading plans.

• Experience advising public companies on corporate governance matters.

• Experience with public and private securities offerings.

• Knowledge of national securities exchange listing rules.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience involving broker-dealers or Client regulatory matters.

• Investment adviser regulatory experience.

• Fund formation experience.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on relevant skills and experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should be prepared to submit the following:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Academic transcript

• Writing sample