Corporate and Securities Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced billable-hour requirement

Focus on high-quality legal counsel

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Greensboro, NC seeks an experienced Corporate and Securities Counsel to advise Nasdaq and NYSE-listed clients on securities, governance, and capital markets.

This role features a reduced billable-hour requirement and a focus on high‑quality counsel rather than business development or firm management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate and securities experience.
• Experience with large regional or national law firms, in-house legal departments, 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

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Securities law knowledge

Corporate governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate and Securities Counsel to join its team in Greensboro, NC. The role involves representing large Nasdaq and NYSE-listed public company clients across various industries, focusing on complex securities, corporate governance, capital markets, and regulatory matters. This position offers a reduced billable-hour requirement, allowing the attorney to concentrate on providing high-quality legal counsel without the pressures of business development or firm management responsibilities.

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 with large regional or national law firms, in-house legal departments, 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.