Corporate & Securities Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Corporate & Securities Attorney to join a Michigan-based business law practice. The role focuses on advising corporate clients on transactions, governance, and securities compliance, requiring 8–10+ years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and drafting skills, the ability to manage complex matters, and a collaborative approach within a senior legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 8–10 years of corporate legal experience.
• Strong background in general corporate law including M&A, contracts, and governance.
• Securities law experience under the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private companies on securities compliance, governance, regulatory filings, and exchange requirements.
• Lead and support business transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raises, and private investments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and regulatory disclosures.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on operations, formation, risk management, and decision-making.
• Develop client relationships and mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Client counseling

M&A experience

Governance

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission

Job description

An established business law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Securities Attorney to join its corporate practice in Michigan. This role offers the opportunity to advise a diverse range of business clients on corporate transactions, securities compliance, governance, and general business matters. The ideal candidate brings 8–10+ years of legal experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to deliver practical legal guidance while building lasting client relationships.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise public and private companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, regulatory filings, and applicable exchange requirements
• Lead and support business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raises, and private investment offerings
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, corporate documents, board materials, and regulatory disclosures
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance on business operations, entity formation, risk management, and corporate decision‑making
• Develop client relationships, support business development initiatives, and collaborate with colleagues while mentoring junior attorneys

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and at least 8–10 years of relevant corporate legal experience
• Strong background in general corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance
• Substantive securities law experience involving the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and applicable stock exchange standards
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills, with the ability to provide practical guidance on time‑sensitive matters
• Ability to independently manage complex matters, balance competing deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively within a collaborative legal team

Job Benefits

• Opportunity to join an established law firm with a strong business law practice and an active client base
• Diverse caseload spanning corporate transactions, securities matters, governance, and strategic business counseling
• Direct client interaction and the opportunity to build long‑term professional relationships
• Collaborative environment offering opportunities to work alongside experienced attorneys and mentor junior team members
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the corporate practice, with an existing book of business welcomed but not required