Capital Markets & Public Company Income Principal

Job Overview

A highly respected law firm is seeking a Principal Attorney with at least seven years of experience in securities law and capital market transactions to join its expanding Business Practice Group. This role focuses on counseling public and private companies on complex securities, corporate governance, and capital markets matters across diverse industry sectors. A portable book of business is required.

Location

• Portland, OR

Duties

• Advise public and private companies on securities regulation, public offerings, and capital markets transactions

• Counsel clients on corporate governance, SEC compliance, and public company reporting obligations

• Draft and negotiate offering documents, regulatory filings, and transactional agreements

• Lead and manage securities law compliance for M&A transactions and corporate restructuring

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on multidisciplinary projects

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Support business development initiatives and participate in firm marketing activities

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of securities law and capital markets experience

• Experience with public security offerings, SEC compliance, corporate governance, and debt and equity market transactions

• Ability to independently manage matters and collaborate effectively with a team

• Proven ability to generate client work and maintain strong client relationships

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to practice in Washington, Oregon, New York, or Washington, D.C. preferred

Skills

• Superior legal research, writing, and communication skills

• Strong business acumen and client-service orientation

• Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously

• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and proactive work approach

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Commuter allowance

• Disability and life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Pro Bono work

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Professional development and leadership opportunities

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.