Lateral Associate - Corporate Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance lawyer to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will have experience advising public companies on securities regulation and corporate governance matters, including Exchange Act disclosure requirements and corporate governance standards.

Duties

• Advise public companies on securities regulation matters.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance standards.
• Assist with Exchange Act disclosure requirements.

Requirements

• Experience advising on securities regulation and corporate governance.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and research skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.