Mid-level Associate Attorney needed for San Francisco office

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in Corporate - Capital Markets and Public Companies practice is seeking a Mid-level Associate Attorney with extensive experience in advising publicly traded companies on securities offerings, federal securities laws, stock exchange regulations, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act compliance matters, and corporate governance issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and substantial experience in a large law firm setting.

Job Details:

• Join the Corporate - Capital Markets and Public Companies practice.
• Provide legal counsel to publicly traded companies on securities offerings (debt and equity).
• Handle matters related to federal securities laws, stock exchange regulations, Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act compliance, and corporate governance.
• Utilize knowledge of industry best practices to advise clients on legal strategies and risk management.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm to address complex legal issues.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Preferably, New York Bar membership.
• Experience practicing law in a large law firm environment.
• Proven experience in Corporate - Capital Markets and Public Companies practice.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of current legal trends and developments in corporate law.

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Eligible employees may participate in the 401(k) plan and enjoy various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave, dependent on the position offered.

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.