Senior Corporate & Securities Counsel

Decker Jones, P.C.; Birmingham (MI); In loco; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Varnum is seeking an attorney with 8–10 years of corporate experience to join its Corporate Practice Team in Michigan. The role focuses on securities matters, public company counseling, M&A, and general corporate work for a robust clientele.

The attorney will provide judgment and practical counsel on time-sensitive matters, draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, and guide governance and regulatory compliance for public and private clients.

Competenze

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience across corporate matters.
• Substantive securities law expertise incl. 1933 Act/1934 Act and exchange listing standards.
• Judgment and counseling experience for client matters.
• Clear, client-ready written work product: legal analysis, documents, governance materials, SEC disclosures.
• Strong analytical judgment, detail orientation, and practical risk-based solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and client priorities independently.
• Ownership mindset and follow-through with deadlines and commitments.
• Collaborative, professional approach to working with clients, partners, associates, and staff.

Mansioni

• Serve as securities and corporate governance counsel for public company clients.
• Provide practical counsel on time-sensitive matters for public company clients.
• Assist with public capital market transactions and private placement fundraising.
• Stay current on developments in securities law and regulatory requirements.
• Represent clients on mergers and acquisitions, JVs, and business combinations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and business agreements.
• Advise on entity formation, governance, and general business counseling matters.
• Mentor and collaborate with associates on securities and corporate matters.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development across corporate practices.

Conoscenze

Corporate law

Securities law

M&A

Legal counseling

Contract drafting

Formazione

Juris Doctor

Strumenti

Westlaw

Lexis

Descrizione del lavoro

Varnum is seeking an attorney with 8–10 years of corporate experience to join its Corporate Practice Team in Michigan. The role focuses on securities matters, public company counseling, M&A, and general corporate work for a robust clientele.

The attorney will provide judgment and practical counsel on time-sensitive matters, draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, and guide governance and regulatory compliance for public and private clients.