Securities & Governance Counsel

Larson Maddox; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Securities & Governance Counsel to join a Boston-based publicly traded company. The role focuses on SEC reporting, governance, capital markets transactions, executive compensation, and M&A support, with collaboration across senior leadership and finance, investor relations, tax, and HR.

The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to influence corporate strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience handling securities, governance, corporate, or capital markets matters within a law firm and/or public company environment.
• Strong understanding of public company compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance best practices.
• Experience advising on securities law, capital markets transactions, board governance, or related corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including the preparation and review of proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Section 16 filings, and related securities law and corporate governance matters.
• Provide legal support for investor-facing communications, earnings materials, presentation reviews, and related external disclosures.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, including board and committee administration, meeting materials, and governance policies.
• Advise on corporate finance activities, including capital markets transactions, refinancing initiatives, and other strategic financing matters.
• Support the administration of equity compensation programs and employee share-based incentive plans.
• Counsel internal stakeholders on executive compensation and broader compensation-related legal matters.
• Assist with legal entity management, subsidiary governance, and corporate restructuring projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support M&A activities, integrations, and regulatory compliance matters associated with strategic transactions.
• Draft and negotiate intercompany agreements and provide guidance on corporate structure optimization initiatives.

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Capital markets

Board governance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

M&A support

Executive compensation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Securities & Governance Counsel (PR/609091) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD180000 - USD250000 per annum

Overview:

A publicly traded global industrial technology company is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. This is an opportunity to play a visible role supporting SEC reporting, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, executive compensation, M&A activity, and other strategic initiatives that directly impact the business. The position offers significant interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across finance, investor relations, treasury, tax, and human resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support public company reporting and disclosure obligations, including the preparation and review of proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Section 16 filings, and related securities law and corporate governance matters.
• Provide legal support for investor-facing communications, earnings materials, presentation reviews, and related external disclosures.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, including board and committee administration, meeting materials, and governance policies.
• Advise on corporate finance activities, including capital markets transactions, refinancing initiatives, and other strategic financing matters.
• Support the administration of equity compensation programs and employee share-based incentive plans.
• Counsel internal stakeholders on executive compensation and broader compensation-related legal matters.
• Assist with legal entity management, subsidiary governance, and corporate restructuring projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support M&A activities, integrations, and regulatory compliance matters associated with strategic transactions.
• Draft and negotiate intercompany agreements and provide guidance on corporate structure optimization initiatives.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience handling securities, governance, corporate, or capital markets matters within a law firm and/or public company environment.
• Strong understanding of public company compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance best practices.
• Experience advising on securities law, capital markets transactions, board governance, or related corporate matters.

Why This Role?

• Variety of exposure to securities, governance, finance, and strategic transaction work.
• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Joining a global organization operating across multiple markets and jurisdictions.
• Hybrid work environment with strong visibility and opportunities for professional growth.