Corporate (Securities) Attorney

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Corporate Securities Attorney with 5 to 12 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will support a variety of securities law and regulatory matters for public and private companies. This position offers a flexible work environment across multiple office locations in the U.S. and the opportunity to play a key role in capital markets compliance, SEC filings, and corporate governance initiatives.

Location:

• Princeton, NJ

Duties:

• Prepare and file required documents with the SEC, FINRA, NYSE, Nasdaq, and OTC Markets Group

• Advise clients on securities regulations and public disclosure obligations

• Draft registration statements, periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), and proxy statements

• Support capital markets transactions including IPOs, secondary offerings, and private placements

• Counsel clients on board governance, fiduciary duties, and compliance best practices

• Monitor evolving legal developments in securities law and update client strategies accordingly

• Collaborate with attorneys across departments on integrated corporate and transactional matters

Requirements:

• 5–12 years of corporate legal experience, with a focus on securities law

• In-depth knowledge of SEC regulations, disclosure rules, and exchange listing standards

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Demonstrated client service excellence and responsiveness

• Strong work ethic and proactive approach to legal problem solving

• Must be licensed in home jurisdiction or eligible for admission without examination

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction (Required)

Skills:

• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills

• Proficient in preparing complex securities filings

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive health insurance with optional HSA/FSA

• Dental and vision insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with firm contributions

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave)

• Parking or public transit allowance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.