Corporate and Securities Attorney

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in New York seeks a lawyer with substantial experience representing public companies in SEC reporting, securities compliance and corporate governance. The role focuses on capital markets, M&A and general corporate transactions.

Candidates should be proficient in drafting and reviewing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other SEC filings, and in advising on NYSE/Nasdaq listing requirements. Admission to the New York Bar is required.

Qualifications

• Experience representing public companies in SEC reporting and disclosure.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work directly with clients in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent public companies on SEC reporting, securities law compliance and corporate governance matters.
• Advise on capital markets transactions and general corporate matters.
• Assist with M&A and private financings.
• Prepare and review SEC filings and related disclosures.
• Admitted to the New York Bar is required.

Skills

Securities law

SEC reporting & filings

Corporate governance

Capital markets

M&A & private financings

Tools

SEC filings prep (Forms 10-K/10-Q/8-K)

Job description

The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience representing public companies in SEC reporting, securities law compliance and corporate governance matters, together with experience in capital markets and general corporate transactions.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

• Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 matters;
• Preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and other SEC filings;
• Proxy statements, annual meeting materials and public-company disclosure matters;
• Section 16 reporting and other beneficial ownership reporting requirements;
• SEC registration statements and securities offerings;
• NYSE and/or Nasdaq corporate governance and listing requirements;
• Advising public companies on ongoing disclosure and securities compliance matters; and
• General corporate transactions, including M&A and private financings.

Experience with Forms S-1, S-3, S-4 and S-8, Rule 144, Regulation D, PIPE transactions or other public and private securities offerings is a plus. Those areas align closely with the New York practice's existing capital-markets work, including registered offerings, private placements, PIPEs, Rule 144A/Regulation D transactions and public-company SEC compliance.

Candidates should possess strong drafting and analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work directly with clients in a collaborative environment.

Admission to the New York Bar is required. Salary range: $175-225 commensurate with experience

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