Corporate Associate Attorney Public Companies & Securities

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney – Public Companies & Securities

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join the Public Companies & Securities practice of a sophisticated East Coast–based law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a 3–4 year associate with experience advising public companies on securities, disclosure, governance, and transactional matters . The role offers meaningful exposure to SEC compliance, capital markets work, corporate governance, and strategic transactions within a highly collaborative and sophisticated team environment.

Locations 

Boston, Massachusetts
Parsippany, New Jersey

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of corporate, securities, and transactional experience , with demonstrated experience—or a strong interest—in representing public company clients .

This role is ideal for an attorney looking to deepen a practice focused on:

• Public company disclosure obligations
• SEC reporting and compliance
• Capital markets offerings
• Corporate governance
• Mergers and acquisitions
• General corporate transactional matters

The firm offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week .

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public companies on ongoing disclosure and reporting obligations
• Draft and review:
  • SEC filings
  • Periodic reports
  • Proxy materials
  • Disclosure documentation
• Support capital markets transactions and securities offerings
• Counsel boards and management teams on corporate governance matters
• Assist with M&A and strategic corporate transactions
• Provide day-to-day corporate and securities counseling
• Conduct legal research and sophisticated transactional analysis
• Manage deal timelines, filings, and client deliverables

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3–4 years of corporate, securities, and transactional experience
• Demonstrated experience working with:
  • Public companies
  • SEC compliance and reporting
  • Securities matters
  • Corporate governance
  • Capital markets
  • M&A transactions
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• Strong technical drafting and client service capabilities
• Proven ability to manage sophisticated matters efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bar admission in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction required

Compensation

New Jersey salary range: $180,000 – $210,000

Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, office location, and overall fit.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal attorney will be:

• Interested in building a sophisticated public company advisory practice
• A strong drafter with excellent disclosure judgment
• Comfortable working directly with management teams and boards
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to manage fast-moving deadlines tied to reporting cycles and transactions
• Collaborative and growth-oriented

Why This Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for a mid-level corporate associate seeking meaningful public company and securities work in a collaborative environment with excellent mentorship. The role offers a compelling mix of SEC, governance, capital markets, and M&A exposure , making it highly attractive for associates looking to build a well-rounded corporate securities practice.