Corporate and Securities Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced billable-hour requirement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Corporate and Securities Counsel to represent Nasdaq and NYSE-listed public companies, handling complex securities, governance, capital markets, and regulatory matters.

This off-track position features a reduced billable-hour requirement and a client-service focus, offering high-quality legal counsel to major clients and an opportunity to concentrate on substantive work.

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 jurisdiction or eligible to become licensed.

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

Strong analytical

Excellent communication

Proficiency in securities law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate and Securities Counsel to join its team in Baltimore, MD. 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 off-track position 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 jurisdiction or eligible to become licensed.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in 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.