Corporate Counsel, Securities & Capital Markets

Taylor Root; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A publicly traded advanced materials company is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Securities & Capital Markets to support SEC reporting, capital markets transactions, governance, and compliance initiatives. The role reports to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and targets a candidate with strong securities law foundation.

Ideal applicants hold a JD with active US bar admission and 3–6 years of securities experience from top firms or in-house settings, with preference for Dallas-area

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 3–6 years of securities and capital markets experience in leading firm or publicly traded company.
• Experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings and securities law disclosures.
• Familiarity with Exchange Act reporting, Section 16 compliance, and corporate governance issues.
• Experience supporting registered offerings or private placements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SEC Reporting & Public Company Compliance including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and registration statements.
• Support capital markets transactions including equity offerings, debt financings, ATM programs, and private placements.
• Assist with corporate governance materials, resolutions, agendas, and minutes; support annual meeting and proxy season.
• Support insider trading programs, governance disclosures, and disclosure controls.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to details

Project management

SEC filings experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Texas bar preferred

Job description

Representing a publicly traded advanced materials company, we are proud to be leading the search for a Corporate Counsel, Securities & Capital Markets. Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, this role is ideal for an attorney with a strong securities law foundation, built at a leading law firm and/or in-house, looking to take on a meaningful in-house role at a growing public company.

As the Corporate Counsel, Securities & Capital Markets, you will be responsible for:

SEC Reporting & Public Company Compliance

• Assist with the preparation, review, and coordination of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and registration statements.
• Support compliance with Securities Exchange Act reporting obligations and SEC regulations.
• Prepare and coordinate Section 16 filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5.
• Assist with insider trading compliance, trading window administration, and Regulation FD matters.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting processes, including information collection and drafting efforts.
• Support preparation of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public disclosures.

Capital Markets Transactions

• Assist with equity offerings, debt financings, ATM programs, private placements, and other capital markets activities.
• Support legal workstreams associated with securities offerings and financing transactions.
• Coordinate diligence, closing documentation, and transaction execution activities.
• Work with external counsel, bankers, auditors, and internal stakeholders during financing transactions.

Corporate Governance

• Assist with preparation of Board and committee materials, resolutions, agendas, and minutes.
• Assist with annual meeting and proxy season requirements.
• Maintain governance policies, corporate records, and compliance documentation.
• Help monitor governance developments and public company compliance requirements.

Compliance & Training

• Support insider trading programs and related employee training initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring developments in securities laws and public company governance requirements.
• Help maintain disclosure controls, corporate policies, and compliance procedures.

To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Preference for Dallas based candidates with Texas bar admission.
• 3-6 years of securities and capital markets experience in a leading law firm and/or publicly traded company.
• Experience preparing or reviewing SEC filings and securities law disclosures.
• Familiarity with Exchange Act reporting requirements, Section 16 compliance, and corporate governance issues.
• Experience supporting registered offerings, private placements, or other financing transactions is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, drafting skills, and project management capabilities.

As a specialist Legal, Risk, and Compliance search and recruitment firm, we are excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing organization operating in highly regulated and innovative markets. The position offers meaningful exposure to executive leadership, strategic transactions, and public company matters at an important stage in the company's development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and collaborative attorney to join a growth-oriented public company and contribute to the continued development of its legal and corporate governance function.