Blue Sky & Securities Compliance - Staff Attorney

Sidley Austin LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a Staff Attorney to support its blue sky and securities compliance program for investment funds and corporate practices. You will prepare and manage federal and state securities filings for private offerings, coordinating with fund formation attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. and New York bar admission, experience with Form D/ID and blue-sky notices, and can manage deadlines in a detail-oriented environment while building expertise in exempt offerings

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York in good standing.
• Experience with securities filings, especially Form D, Form ID, blue-sky filings, or Rule 701.
• Familiarity with EDGAR filing systems and state securities portals.
• Strong organizational and deadline-driven filing management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and with teams.
• Experience at a law firm, in-house securities/compliance, or fund administrator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file Form ID applications to obtain EDGAR access codes for clients.
• Prepare and file Form D notices under Regulation D for private fund offerings.
• Coordinate and manage blue sky filings across multiple state jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain blue sky charts identifying exemptions and filing requirements.
• Process filings related to Securities Act Rule 701, including disclosure thresholds and exemptions.
• Maintain filing calendars, compliance trackers, and records for timely submissions.
• Communicate with fund formation attorneys and clients regarding filing status and deadlines.
• Liaise with state securities regulators and EDGAR filer support as needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting exempt offerings and flag relevant developments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Deadline management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

New York bar admission

Tools

EDGAR filing systems

NASAA portals

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its blue sky and securities compliance program supporting the firm's investment funds and corporate practices. Working under the direction of the program lead, the Staff Attorney will prepare and manage federal and state securities filings for private offerings. This role is well-suited to an attorney who enjoys detail-oriented, deadline-driven compliance work and wants to build deep subject-matter expertise in exempt offerings and multi-state securities regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Form ID. Prepare, review, and file Form ID applications to obtain EDGAR access codes for clients
• Form D. Prepare and file Form D notices under Regulation D for private fund offerings, including initial filings, amendments, and annual updates
• Blue sky filings. Coordinate and manage blue sky filings across multiple state jurisdictions, including notice filings, fee calculations, renewals, and tracking of state-specific requirements and deadlines
• Exemption analysis. Prepare and maintain blue sky charts identifying the exemptions relied upon and the filing requirements for each offering
• Rule 701. Process filings related to Securities Act Rule 701, including compliance with disclosure thresholds and exemption requirements for compensatory equity issuances, as needed
• Tracking and records. Maintain filing calendars, compliance trackers, and records to ensure timely submissions across all jurisdictions
• Communication. Communicate with fund formation attorneys and clients regarding filing status, deadlines, and documentation requirements
• Regulator contact. Liaise with state securities regulators and EDGAR filer support as needed
• Regulatory monitoring. Monitor state and federal regulatory changes affecting exempt offerings and blue sky compliance and flag relevant developments to the program lead
• Process improvement. Assist in developing and refining program checklists, templates, and procedures; help train and review the work of paralegals as the team grows
• Other support. Support senior attorneys on related corporate and securities matters as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in New York in good standing
• Experience with securities filings, ideally including hands-on experience with Form D, Form ID, blue-sky notice filings, and/or Rule 701 compliance
• Familiarity with EDGAR filing systems and state securities filing portals (e.g., NASAA electronic filing depository)
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing high-volume, deadline-sensitive filing workloads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across practice groups
• Prior experience at a law firm, in-house securities or compliance department, fund administrator, or transfer agent is a plus

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The target salary range for this role is below. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found here.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $175,000

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.