Corporate and Securities Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced billable-hour requirement

Focus on high-quality legal counsel

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Corporate and Securities Counsel for its Atlanta, GA office. The role focuses on complex securities, corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory matters for Nasdaq and NYSE-listed clients, with a reduced billable-hour requirement to emphasize high-quality legal counsel and client service.

The candidate should bring 8+ years of corporate and securities experience, JD, bar admission, and a proven track record advising public companies on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate and securities experience.
• Experience at a large regional or national law firm, in-house legal department, or the SEC preferred.
• Substantial experience advising public companies on securities matters.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical abilities.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction or eligible for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Advise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 matters.
• Handle securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Manage periodic reporting on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Oversee proxy statements and annual shareholder meeting matters.
• Ensure compliance with Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership.
• Provide corporate governance and board advisory services.

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Capital markets

Regulatory matters

Public company advising

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate and Securities Counsel to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will represent large Nasdaq and NYSE-listed public company clients across various industries, focusing on complex securities, corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory matters. This role offers a reduced billable-hour requirement, allowing the attorney to concentrate on providing high-quality legal counsel and client service.

Duties

• Advise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 matters.
• Handle securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Manage periodic reporting on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Oversee proxy statements and annual shareholder meeting matters.
• Ensure compliance with Section 16 reporting and beneficial ownership.
• Provide corporate governance and board advisory services.

Requirements

• 8+ years of corporate and securities experience.
• Experience at a large regional or national law firm, in-house legal department, or the SEC preferred.
• Substantial experience advising public companies on securities matters.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical abilities.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction or eligible for licensing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in securities law and corporate governance.

Benefits

• Reduced billable-hour requirement.
• Focus on high-quality legal counsel and client service.