Mid/Senior-level Securities Associate Attorney

Profile

A law firm in Atlanta is seeking a highly experienced Mid/Senior-level Securities Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Securities Team and Financial Institutions Team. The candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting public company clients, managing securities law matters, and providing valuable expertise in capital markets projects, M&A, and compliance with federal and state securities laws.

Duties:

• Support public company clients in meeting regular periodic reporting requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws, particularly the '34 Act reporting.
• Assisted in capital markets projects, including equity and debt offerings, and provided comprehensive support for securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Draft, review, or advice on routine SEC filings, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Provide guidance on general securities disclosure matters, such as press releases, earnings releases, and investor presentations.
• Prepare and periodically update corporate governance and related policies, including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Clawback Policies, and Insider Trading Policies.
• Advise clients on compliance with NYSE and Nasdaq requirements, including annual and periodic updates.
• Assist in the preparation and planning of annual stockholder meetings and shareholder engagements.
• Work with the firm's securities team to draft and publish blog entries and alerts on material securities law developments.
• Coordinate training on securities and corporate governance matters, including insider trading and Regulation FD.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of Georgia.
• 5+ years of direct experience in securities law, capital markets, and general M&A.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state securities laws, particularly the '34 Act reporting.
• Experience in capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
• Ability to deal directly with clients and serve as a front-line support for securities law matters.
• Excellent drafting and reviewing skills for SEC filings and corporate governance documents.
• Familiarity with NYSE and Nasdaq requirements.
• Effective communication and training skills for client interactions and internal team coordination.
• A proactive approach to staying abreast of material securities law developments.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306