Associate General Counsel, Securities

Larson Maddox; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Securities-focused counsel to join our client’s team in San Jose, CA. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and will support governance, disclosures, and regulatory compliance for a public company.

The ideal candidate has a JD and 10+ years of experience, including in-house at a public company; experience with international operations and complex financings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• 10+ years of experience required.
• 3+ years of law firm experience required.
• In-house experience at a public company required.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or energy environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC laws and NYSE rules; manage Sarbanes-Oxley and 1934 Act compliance and reports (10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks and proxy statements).
• Work closely with the CLO and Chief Financial Officer on earnings releases, analyst/investor conferences, disclosure issues and shareholder proposals.
• Serve as a legal advisor on all corporate equity and debt financings, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures; provide counsel on regulatory interpretations and legal implications of all matters.
• Keep abreast of ongoing governance and provide support on Board activities.
• Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks relating to ongoing and expanding business into international markets.
• Support the stock administration department on equity matters and employee education.
• Assist in oversight of maintenance of all foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Stay up-to-date and keep Legal team advised on external governance trends, SEC issues, general legal issues and best practices.

Skills

Corporate governance

Sarbanes-Oxley

SEC regulations

NYSE rules

Public company counsel

M&A disclosures

Policy development

Regulatory interpretations

International compliance

Stock administration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a gobal organization is looking for a Securities-focused counsel to join their team. This role will report to our Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and based in San Jose, CA.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC laws and regulations and NYSE rules; manage Sarbanes-Oxley and 1934 Act compliance and reports (10-K\s, 10-Q\s, and 8-K\s and proxy statements).
• Work closely with the CLO and Chief Financial Officer on earnings releases, analyst/investor conferences, disclosure issues and shareholder proposals.
• Participate in the design and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs required for a public company and provide counsel and guidance on legal matters, regulatory interpretations, and on legal implications of all matters. This lawyer will also serve as a legal advisor on all corporate equity and debt financings, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Keep abreast of ongoing governance and provide support on Board activities.
• Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks relating to the on-going and expanding business into international markets.
• Support the stock administration department on equity matters and employee education.
• Assist in oversight of maintenance of all foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Stay up-to-date and keep Legal team advised on external governance trends, SEC issues, general legal issues and best practices.

Skills and Experience:

• JD required.
• 10+ years of experience required.
• 3+ years of law firm experience required.
• In-house experience at a public company required.
• Proven ability to implement policies and projects across an international organization.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or energy environment a plus