Corporate Lawyer

Position: Corporate Securities Attorney (Law Firm)

Location: New York, NY(Midtown Manhattan)

Job Type: Onsite/Permanent/Full Time

Full job description

We’re seeking a Corporate Securities Attorney with 5+ years of experience to support a sophisticated corporate practice with an emphasis on securities, governance, and transactional matters. This role is based in our New York City office and is in-office.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public and private companies on Securities Act and Exchange Act compliance and related reporting obligations

• Draft and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and current reports, proxy statements, registration statements and Section 16 filings

• Counsel on corporate governance matters, board and committee processes, and disclosure controls and procedures

• Support capital markets transactions, including public offerings and private placements, and related due diligence

• Assist with M&A and other strategic transactions involving securities and disclosure considerations

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers (e.g., auditors, underwriters, transfer agents) as needed

• Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to clients and internal teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate securities (law firm and/or in-house)

• Strong experience drafting and managing SEC filings and advising on ongoing reporting obligations

• Solid understanding of corporate governance frameworks and public company compliance

• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and collaborate effectively across teams

• Excellent drafting, judgment, and client service skills

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Admitted to practice in New York and in good standing.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Vision insurance