Corporate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a corporate associate with at least 5 years of public company and capital market experience for its San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public company reporting compliance, governance, and capital markets transactions.

Duties

• Manage public company reporting compliance and governance.
• Address day-to-day issues for public companies, including SEC compliance and disclosure matters.
• Ensure Nasdaq/NYSE compliance.
• Represent issuers or investment banks in capital markets transactions, including IPOs and equity/debt offerings.
• Engage in private investment in public entities (PIPEs) and at-the-market offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public company and capital market matters.
• Experience with SEC compliance and governance issues.
• Familiarity with Nasdaq/NYSE compliance.
• Experience with technology and/or life sciences companies is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.