Corporate Securities Counsel — Chicago (Hybrid)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is assisting a well-established national law firm in Chicago in finding a corporate securities attorney at the associate or counsel level. You will advise public companies, boards, executives, and other clients on securities, governance, and regulatory matters.

The role involves advising on SEC reporting, governance matters, and capital-raising, with leadership responsibilities at the counsel level and mentorship to junior attorneys. Hybrid Chicago office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate securities experience for associate-level candidates; 8+ years for counsel-level candidates.
• Experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, securities regulations, and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with public company disclosure obligations, insider trading matters, and securities offerings.

Responsibilities

• Advise public companies and leadership teams on ongoing securities obligations, regulatory compliance, and corporate disclosure matters.
• Support companies with periodic reporting, shareholder communications, and SEC submissions.
• Provide guidance on insider reporting, trading restrictions, and related compliance policies.
• Counsel boards and executives on governance practices and securities-related issues.
• Assist with capital-raising transactions, including public and private offerings.
• Advise on stock exchange compliance and listing standards.
• At the counsel level, lead client relationships and mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Corporate securities

SEC reporting

Corporate governance

Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is assisting a well-established national law firm in Chicago in finding a corporate securities attorney at the associate or counsel level. You will advise public companies, boards, executives, and other clients on securities, governance, and regulatory matters.

The role involves advising on SEC reporting, governance matters, and capital-raising, with leadership responsibilities at the counsel level and mentorship to junior attorneys. Hybrid Chicago office.