Lateral Corporate - Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Lateral Corporate - Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Associate Attorney to provide expert legal guidance to public companies on securities regulation and corporate governance matters. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong academic credentials, and exceptional writing and research skills.

Duties:

• Advise public companies on securities regulation, including compliance with Exchange Act disclosure requirements.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance standards and practices.
• Draft and review regulatory filings and corporate governance documents.
• Conduct detailed legal research and analysis on complex securities issues.
• Develop strategies to ensure clients meet regulatory and governance requirements.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in securities regulation and corporate governance.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and research skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in California or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of securities regulation and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and client management abilities.

Benefits Offered:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation.
• 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.