Director, Securities Counsel

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox seeks a Director - Securities Counsel to join its legal team in New York, NY. This role supports securities compliance, capital markets activities, corporate governance, and strategic corporate initiatives for a fast-growing, public company.

The attorney will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to navigate SEC filings, financing transactions, and governance matters, ensuring robust compliance and effective risk management.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years advising public companies on securities law, SEC reporting, and governance.
• Strong background supporting capital markets, corporate finance, and disclosure obligations.
• Familiarity with board governance, subsidiary management, and general corporate law.
• Am Law 100 or similarly recognized firm experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead public company securities compliance, including preparation and review of periodic SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy materials, and insider trading reporting.
• Support capital markets and financing transactions, including equity raises, debt offerings, and other strategic corporate finance initiatives.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, board and committee activities, and subsidiary management.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate transactions from structuring through closing, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and execution.
• Coordinate and oversee outside counsel on transactional, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with finance and executive leadership to provide practical legal guidance on corporate and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies and advise on compliance obligations.
• Assist with development and implementation of corporate policies, governance procedures, and compliance programs.

Skills

Securities law

SEC reporting

Corporate governance

Capital markets

Regulatory compliance

Board governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

A rapidly growing publicly traded advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Director - Securities Counsel to join its legal team. This individual will play a key role supporting securities compliance, capital markets activities, corporate governance, and strategic corporate initiatives across a dynamic and expanding organization.

Reporting to senior legal leadership, this attorney will serve as a trusted advisor to executive management and cross-functional stakeholders, partnering closely with finance, accounting, investor relations, and external counsel on a wide range of corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead public company securities compliance, including preparation and review of periodic SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy materials, and insider trading reporting.
• Support capital markets and financing transactions, including equity raises, debt offerings, and other strategic corporate finance initiatives.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, board and committee activities, and subsidiary management.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate transactions from initial structuring through closing, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and execution.
• Coordinate and oversee outside counsel on transactional, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with finance and executive leadership teams to provide practical legal guidance on corporate and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies and advise stakeholders on compliance obligations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of corporate policies, governance procedures, and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of experience advising public companies on securities law, SEC reporting, and corporate governance matters.
• Strong background supporting capital markets transactions, corporate finance matters, and disclosure obligations.
• Familiarity with board governance, subsidiary management, and general corporate law.
• Background at an Am Law 100 or similarly recognized law firm highly preferred