Business Attorney - Securities & Corporate Counsel
Yesway · Fort Worth, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Prepare and review SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
- Care for document collection and verification for reports.
- Support compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, and stock exchange listing standards.
- Maintain disclosure controls and procedures documentation.
- Track regulatory developments and assist with implementation of new compliance requirements.
- Work closely with finance, accounting, investor relations, and external counsel during filing cycles.
- Support preparation of board and committee materials related to securities and disclosure matters.
- Aid in annual shareholder meetings and proxy processes.
- Support internal compliance initiatives and training programs.
- Work with the paralegal to maintain corporate records and governance documentation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
- 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in a public company or law firm serving public clients.
- Strong knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and general business law.
- Excellent judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- A business-oriented self-starter with an ability to arrive at creative solutions to complex legal issues.
- Highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiating, communication and relational skills.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Account
- Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Supplemental
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Coverage
- Pet Care Plan
- Legal Insurance