Fully Remote Corporate Associate Attorney

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.