Remote Senior Counsel - Corporate Finance & Securities Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 226,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in Finance & Insurance, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel - Director, Corporate Finance & Securities to guide public company securities matters, financing efforts and governance in a regulated financial services environment.

You will partner with Treasury, finance and investor relations to ensure disclosures and financing activities are accurate and compliant, blending legal expertise with business judgment in a remote US-based role.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of corporate and securities experience, ideally from a leading law firm or federal agency.
• Experience with SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and proxy disclosures for public companies.
• Strong command of federal securities laws and regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank).
• Experience using AI tools to enhance legal work.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of SEC filings and proxy statements for compliance.
• Review earnings releases and investor communications for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Monitor developments in securities laws and governance best practices.
• Advise on share repurchase programs and manage Section 16 compliance.
• Serve as Treasury's legal partner on asset-backed securitizations and debt financing.
• Direct outside counsel and identify opportunities to bring work in-house for efficiency.
• Create templates and playbooks to streamline legal processes and reduce costs.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Securities law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

AI tools in legal work

Education

JD (law degree)

Job description

Ladders, a leader in Finance & Insurance, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel - Director, Corporate Finance & Securities to guide public company securities matters, financing efforts and governance in a regulated financial services environment.

You will partner with Treasury, finance and investor relations to ensure disclosures and financing activities are accurate and compliant, blending legal expertise with business judgment in a remote US-based role.