Associate Securities Attorney

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, business-focused guidance on U.S. federal and state securities compliance for domestic and foreign issuers, with a strong emphasis on private placements and exemptions from SEC registration.
• Advise registered investment advisers (RIAs) on securities, regulatory, compliance, disclosure, and governance matters, including coordination with fund formation and offering activities.
• Draft and oversee private offering materials, subscription documents, operating agreements, and related regulatory compliance.
• Identify securities compliance and governance issues; provide clear, practical solutions for privately held companies and investment sponsors.
• Monitor regulatory changes and develop internal securities compliance policies and client-facing training programs.
• Manage multiple client relationships and collaborate with accountants, investment professionals, and other advisors.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of securities law experience, including significant work with private securities offerings, venture capital financing, startup counseling, Regulation D, A, and S, and private fund formation.
• Demonstrated experience advising RIAs, fund managers, or investment sponsors on securities and regulatory matters.
• Strong background in preparing private placement memoranda and related disclosure documents.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado (or ability to obtain admission).
• Deep knowledge of private securities offerings (equity, debt, and convertible instruments), investor qualification, disclosure obligations, and SEC compliance.
• Strong understanding of securities law, SEC regulations, and corporate governance, particularly as applied to privately held companies and investment advisers.
• Able to work independently while collaborating in a complex, fast-moving practice area.
• Excellent drafting skills and sound judgment in selecting practical legal strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Prominent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Business-development mindset and interest in a long-term role within a growing firm.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Schedule

The schedule is not specified.

Pay

The salary is not specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.