Public Company Associate Attorney

A Menlo Park, CA, law firm seeks a Public Company Associate Attorney to join their team. The role involves working closely with the Public Company Advisory group to provide day-to-day securities law counseling, SEC reporting, and corporate governance assistance. The ideal candidate will have 4 or 5 years of experience advising public companies on securities law compliance, disclosure, and corporate governance matters, along with superior academic credentials and strong communication skills.

Duties:

• Collaborate with the Public Company Advisory group to provide securities law counseling.
• Assist with SEC reporting and compliance for public companies.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on securities laws and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including securities filings and corporate governance materials.
• Advise on disclosure requirements and best practices for public companies.
• Assist with due diligence for corporate transactions involving public companies.

Requirements:

• 4 or 5 years of experience advising public companies on securities law compliance, disclosure, and corporate governance matters.
• Superior academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated understanding of securities laws and regulations.
• Interest in public company compliance and corporate governance.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Proficiency in securities law compliance and SEC reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with corporate transactions involving public companies.

The mid-sized Silicon Valley office of this multi-national firm (one of the most respected firms in the country) splits its business group into four basic practice areas: corporate, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property/technology. Despite the firm's structure, associates frequently specialize in a number of distinctive areas such as white collar criminal defense, international litigation and arbitration, health care, financing and complex security offerings for emerging growth companies. Associates receive some of the best training and mentoring available on the west coast, in a collegial setting with a business casual dress code complementing the informal working style. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work and treats pro bono hours as billable. Salaries and bonus are market.