Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of substantive legal experience in corporate law. The ideal candidate will have experience in public and private equity offerings, corporate governance matters, and counseling public companies. Strong written, verbal, analytical, and advocacy skills are required, along with excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school and admission to practice law in California.

Duties:

• Handle public and private equity offerings, including private placements, initial public offerings, and follow-on offerings.
• Prepare and review proxy statements and S-4 registration statements for business combination transactions.
• Interface with the SEC and other regulators on behalf of clients.
• Ensure compliance with ongoing reporting requirements under the 1934 Act for public companies.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to public companies on corporate governance matters.
• Represent both issuers and underwriters in transactions.
• Counsel high-growth, early-stage businesses and active investors on incorporations, equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of substantive legal experience in corporate law.
• Experience with equity financings, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate counseling.
• Impeccable written, verbal, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admission to practice law in California.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a nationally recognized law school.

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Experience in public and private equity offerings.
• Knowledge of corporate governance matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work. 

This premier full-service law firm represents clients in the most focused, customized, and cost-effective manner. The attorneys work together as a cohesive team to achieve superior results for clients. The firm assembles the best possible team for every matter, including a diverse team of lawyers who bring a new perspective to obtain winning results.