Mid- to Senior-level Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney

A law firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney with a strong background in corporate and securities law. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, a minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate and securities, and a proven track record in a large regional or national law firm. The role requires expertise in 1933 Act equity and debt securities offerings, 1934 Act matters, public company corporate governance, and a comprehensive understanding of national securities exchange regulations. The candidate should also possess knowledge of key principles related to executive and director compensation. Enthusiasm for general corporate counseling, from routine public company activities to significant transactions, is essential.

Job Details:

• Experience: 3+ years of corporate and securities experience in a large regional or national law firm.
• Education: Outstanding academic credentials.
• License: Must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which located or have the ability to become licensed as soon as possible.

Duties:

• Handle 1933 Act equity and debt securities offerings.
• Manage 1934 Act matters, including proxy statements, periodic reporting on Forms 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q, and Section 16 reporting.
• Advise issuers on public company corporate governance matters.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of national securities exchange regulations.
• Familiarity with key principles of executive and director compensation.
• Provide general corporate counseling, covering ordinary course public company activities to significant transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of corporate and securities experience.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which located or ability to become licensed.

Skills:

• Strong background in corporate and securities law.
• Expertise in the 1933 and 1934 Act matters.
• Knowledge of public company corporate governance.
• Familiarity with national securities exchange regulations.
• Understanding of executive and director compensation principles.
• Enthusiasm for general corporate counseling.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.