Technology Corporate (Blue Sky) – Senior Attorney

Goodwin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified Senior Attorney to join our Technology group in Los Angeles with a focus on Blue Sky laws and securities compliance. The ideal candidate will advise on federal securities exemptions, state Blue Sky requirements, broker-dealer rules, and related offerings, financings, or funds, with a proven track record in Form D filings and NASAA EFD processes.

Candidates should boast top academic credentials, substantial law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bar admission or eligibility to admit promptly.
• Outstanding academic credentials and top law firm experience.
• Experience advising on federal securities exemptions and Blue Sky laws.
• Experience with Form D filings and NASAA EFD processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on state Blue Sky laws and federal securities exemptions.
• Support securities offerings, private financings, and funds.
• Ensure compliance with broker-dealer regulations and related matters.

Skills

Blue Sky laws

Securities exemptions

Broker-dealer regulations

Regulation D

Form D filings

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Education

JD or equivalent

Tools

NASAA EFD

Job description

2551

Associate (lateral)

Los Angeles

CT - General Corporate

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Legal

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified Senior Attorney to join our Technology group with a focus on Blue Sky laws. Candidates should have significant experience advising on federal securities law exemptions, state Blue Sky laws, broker-dealer regulations, and related compliance matters, as well as supporting securities offerings, private company financings, investment funds, capital markets transactions, or other securities matters. Strong working knowledge of Regulation D, Section 4(a)(2), Rule 701, Regulation A, Rule 144, and applicable state securities requirements is required. Experience preparing and overseeing Form D and state securities filings through the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository (EFD) is required.

Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) and deal sheet are required.