Securities & Corporate Counsel

Larson Maddox; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox seeks a Securities & Corporate Governance Counsel to join its legal department in the United States. The attorney will handle SEC filings, governance matters, and related disclosures, collaborating with finance, investor relations, and external counsel.

The role requires a J.D., admission in Texas or eligibility for in-house registration, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a public company or law firm serving public clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably with a public company or law firm serving public clients.
• Strong knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and general business law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements.
• Prepare and review Section 16 filings.
• Support compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, and stock exchange listing standards.
• Assist with board and committee materials related to securities and disclosure matters.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, investor relations, and external counsel.
• Assist with annual shareholder meetings and proxy processes.
• Maintain corporate records and governance documentation.
• Support internal compliance initiatives and training programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Contract negotiation

Education

J.D.

Job description

I am working with a fast-growing consumer goods retail company in the US that is looking for a Securities & Corporate Governance Counsel to join their legal department. They are looking for an attorney to join their team to assist in SEC filings and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and review of SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements

Preparation and review of Section 16 filings

Support compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, and stock exchange listing standards

Support preparation of board and committee materials related to securities and disclosure matters

Work closely with finance, accounting, investor relations, and external counsel

Assist with annual shareholder meetings and proxy processes

Assist with maintenance of corporate records and governance documentation

Support internal compliance initiatives and training programs

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for in-house counsel registration

3-5 years of legal experience, preferably in a public company or law firm serving public clients

Strong knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and general business law