Senior Corporate & Securities Attorney

About the role

A nationally recognized midsize law firm is seeking a Senior-Level Corporate Associate to join its highly active Corporate & Securities practice in Midtown Manhattan. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate attorney who wants to continue handling sophisticated securities and transactional work while moving to a smaller, collaborative platform with meaningful client interaction and a hybrid schedule. The firm is approximately 70 attorneys and is nationally recognized for its securities practice, with substantial activity across public and private capital markets transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private companies, investors, and other market participants on registered securities offerings
• Advise on PIPEs and private placements
• Handle SEC regulatory and compliance matters
• Prepare Securities Act of 1933 registration statements
• Manage Exchange Act of 1934 periodic reporting
• Oversee public company reporting and governance
• Structure equity financings and other capital raises
• Assist with mergers & acquisitions
• Provide general corporate counseling
• Conduct SEC research and securities-law analysis
• Counsel high-growth and early-stage companies

Requirements

• 5+ years of substantive corporate and securities experience
• Strong experience with public company representation and SEC reporting
• Experience with registered offerings, PIPEs, private placements, and other securities transactions
• Knowledge of ’33 Act and ’34 Act requirements
• Experience with M&A and general corporate matters
• Experience advising high-growth companies, early-stage businesses, and/or active investors
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and transactions
• Strong drafting, communication, and attention to detail
• New York Bar admission required

Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunity
• Potential percentage of origination on new business
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Hybrid working environment

Pay

Base Salary: $225,000–$275,000 per year

Schedule

Hybrid schedule