Mid/Senior-level Securities Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a highly experienced Mid/Senior-level Securities Associate Attorney to join its Securities Team and Financial Institutions Team. The candidate will play a key role in supporting public company clients, handling regular periodic reporting requirements and capital markets projects, and contributing to general M&A activities.

Duties:

• Support public company clients in meeting periodic reporting requirements and compliance with federal and state securities laws, particularly focusing on '34 Act reporting.
• Assist in capital markets projects, including equity and debt offerings, and provide support for securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Deal directly with clients, serving as front-line support for securities law matters.
• Prepare periodic alerts and educational materials on securities law topics and conduct periodic training sessions for clients on securities law and corporate governance matters.
• Prepare, review, or advise on routine SEC filings such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and Section 16 filings.
• Provide assistance with other SEC filings, including Form S-8 and Form SD.
• Draft, review, and periodically update corporate governance and related policies, including Corporate Governance Guidelines, Clawback Policies, and Insider Trading Policies.
• Assist clients with the preparation and planning of the annual stockholder meeting and shareholder engagements.
• Advise on general securities disclosure matters, including press releases, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NYSE and Nasdaq requirements, including annual and periodic updates.
• Provide support for general M&A activity as needed.
• Work with the firm's securities team to draft and publish blog entries and alerts on material new securities law developments.
• Coordinate training on securities and corporate governance matters, including insider trading and Regulation FD.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of DC.
• 5+ years of direct experience in securities law, with a focus on public company reporting, capital markets, and M&A.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of federal and state securities laws, particularly the '34 Act reporting.
• Strong experience in capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings.
• Excellent drafting and reviewing skills for SEC filings and corporate governance documents.
• Ability to provide comprehensive advice on securities disclosure matters.
• Effective communication and client-facing skills.
• Familiarity with NYSE and Nasdaq requirements.
• Knowledge of general M&A processes.
• Ability to stay updated on material securities law developments and contribute to thought leadership through blog entries and alerts.
• Coordination skills for training on securities and corporate governance matters.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.