Securities & Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Securities & Corporate Counsel
My client located in Fort Worth, Texas is in need of a Securities & Corporate Counsel. This is an onsite direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile
Our client is a rapidly growing publicly traded organization headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Following a recent public offering, the company is expanding its legal department to support its continued growth and evolving corporate governance needs. This is an opportunity to join a lean, highly collaborative legal team where attorneys are given significant ownership, direct executive exposure, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across the business.

Securities & Corporate Counsel Role
Lead the preparation, review, and coordination of SEC filings, including Forms 10 K, 10 Q, 8 K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, executive leadership, and outside counsel throughout SEC reporting cycles.
Support compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, and stock exchange listing requirements.
Maintain disclosure controls, procedures, and corporate governance documentation.
Prepare board and committee materials and assist with board meetings, shareholder meetings, and proxy processes.
Maintain corporate records in partnership with the legal support team.
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a variety of commercial agreements.
Provide legal guidance on corporate governance matters and general business law issues.
Monitor changes in securities regulations and assist with implementing new compliance requirements.
Assume increasing responsibility for the company's public company reporting function as responsibilities transition from outside counsel to the internal legal department.
Support additional corporate legal initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.

Securities & Corporate Counsel Background Profile
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for in house counsel registration.
Five years of legal experience, preferably with a publicly traded company or a law firm representing public company clients.
Strong knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and general business law.
Experience supporting SEC filings, securities compliance, or other transferable public company legal matters.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Business oriented self starter with the ability to develop practical and creative legal solutions.
Highest level of integrity and professionalism.
Preferred
Experience supporting Forms 10 K, 10 Q, 8 K, proxy statements, or Section 16 filings.
Experience working closely with boards of directors, executive leadership, and cross functional business teams.
Previous experience coordinating with outside counsel on securities reporting matters.

Benefits and Features
PTO and Holidays.
Health Benefits.
Long term career growth as the legal department continues to expand.
Summer Friday schedule with early dismissal between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Flexibility for occasional personal scheduling needs while maintaining an onsite work environment.