Corporate Associate - Public Companies and Governance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate for its Public Companies and Governance team in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will have four to five years of experience advising public companies on securities compliance and corporate governance. This role involves working closely with team members to provide day-to-day securities law counseling and manage significant governance transactions.

Duties

• Advise public companies on securities compliance and corporate governance.
• Assist with day-to-day securities law counseling.
• Handle significant governance transactions, including executive succession and shareholder proposals.
• Collaborate with team members on corporate crises and shareholder activism.

Requirements

• Four to five years of experience in securities compliance and corporate governance.
• Experience with securities law compliance and disclosure matters.
• Prior experience with general corporate matters, such as securities offerings or mergers and acquisitions, is helpful.
• Some prior in-house experience is valued.

Education

• Strong academic credentials required.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to being highly responsive.
• Demonstrated interest in public company compliance and corporate governance.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

This full service international law firm has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and China. They have over 750 legal and consulting professionals that solve complex and business challenges.