Public Company Staff Attorney

Washington, D.C. office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks public company staff attorney with 5+ years of prior experience advising public company clients on securities law and corporate governance matters at a top tier law firm. The candidate will be keeping apprised of securities law and corporate governance developments, helping to evaluate trends and best practices, interpreting new rules, regulations and other guidance or policies affecting securities law and corporate governance matters, creating and updating form documents (including, among others, corporate governance policies, board committee charters and D&O questionnaires) and assisting with client alerts, client presentations and other internal and external resource materials. Will also be working closely with members of the Public Company Advisory group to assist with certain day-to-day securities law counseling, SEC reporting and corporate governance matters for the growing public company client base. Must be well-versed in SEC rules and regulations and corporate governance best practices. Prior in-house securities/corporate governance experience is welcomed.

The ideal candidate will display initiative, resourcefulness and an innovative spirit.

One of L.A.'s Big Three, This firm's DC office is noted primarily for its healthcare work. Like any other top-25 firm, the hours can be long, but the pay is excellent. This firm has many noteworthy qualities, including a commitment to diversity, extensive contacts with the entertainment industry (and the perks that go with them) and a reputation for attracting top-notch lawyers from prominent schools.