Senior Corporate & Securities Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established, full-service law firm based in New York is seeking a Senior Corporate & Securities Attorney to join its Corporate Practice Group. This role is ideal for a highly experienced legal professional with extensive exposure to M&A transactions, securities compliance, public and private offerings, and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate will advise a diverse portfolio of middle-market clients while handling complex corporate matters and regulatory compliance across industries. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-level environment with flexibility and growth potential.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Manage and advise on mergers and acquisitions for public and private entities

• Draft and negotiate documentation for public and private equity transactions

• Prepare and file SEC, FINRA, and NASDAQ regulatory documents, including:

  • Registration statements

  • Annual and quarterly reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q)

  • Proxy statements

• Counsel clients on corporate governance and regulatory compliance

• Advise startups and middle-market companies on capital structure and growth strategy

• Oversee legal aspects of bank lending transactions

• Handle day-to-day legal matters for a range of corporate clients

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas for comprehensive client solutions

Requirements:

• 7–10 years of corporate and securities law experience

• Extensive M&A transaction experience for both private and public companies

• Proficiency with SEC, FINRA, and NASDAQ regulations and filings

• Experience in handling public and private equity offerings

• Working knowledge of bank financing documentation

• Ability to handle complex legal and business matters independently

• Bankruptcy and tax experience are beneficial but not required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Portable book of business is a plus, but not required

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (required)

Skills:

• Corporate governance and compliance

• Securities regulation and filings

• M&A transactional expertise

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Strategic legal advisory for business operations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits:

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Opportunity for advancement within a respected corporate practice group

• Access to a broad client base across diverse industries

The corporate law office is headquartered in New York. Over thirty-five veteran attorneys comprise their legal practice. They represent clients worldwide. The firm has eighty-five years of professional experience. There are six core areas of practice namely general corporate-securities, banking-finance, litigation, real estate, tax-tax planning and trusts-estates. Practice industries are diverse.