Mid- Level / Senior Corporate Public Companies Associate

Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm in San Diego is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Corporate Associate to join its Public Companies practice. This position is ideal for attorneys with over four years of experience advising public and pre-IPO companies on securities law compliance, capital markets transactions, and corporate governance. The role involves significant client interaction, complex regulatory work, and opportunities to lead matters across a range of public company legal needs. Candidates with capital markets and venture-backed company experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Location

• San Diego, California

Duties

• Advise public and pre-IPO companies on compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (’34 Act)

• Prepare and review SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements

• Counsel clients on stock exchange regulations and corporate governance matters

• Manage and support initial public offerings (IPOs) and other capital markets transactions for both issuers and underwriters

• Serve as second chair or lead counsel on equity and debt offerings

• Maintain and manage day-to-day client relationships with public and emerging companies

• Provide strategic advice regarding disclosure obligations and investor communications

• Support transactions involving startups and venture-backed companies, including seed and venture financings, and M&A where applicable

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public company advisory and capital markets work

• Demonstrated experience managing SEC periodic reporting and disclosure requirements

• Experience reviewing and managing 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and proxy statements

• Ability to support or lead public offerings and advise on securities compliance

• Familiarity with startup company lifecycles, venture capital transactions, and mergers & acquisitions is a plus

• Strong client service focus and ability to manage multiple matters efficiently

• Preference for candidates admitted to the California Bar or eligible for immediate admission

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• California Bar admission preferred

Skills

• Deep understanding of securities law, public company reporting, and capital markets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Collaborative team mindset with leadership potential

• Strategic thinking with a practical, solutions-focused approach

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated public company matters in a fast-paced practice

• Significant client exposure and leadership responsibilities

• Professional growth within a highly respected legal team

• Collaborative and innovative work environment

This firm's four offices in Silicon Valley, San Diego, Boston, and New York represent entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and emerging companies at every stage of their development. The firm's design and structure facilitate collaboration, with attorneys working in focused client and case-specific teams in matters of mergers and acquisitions, securities, tax, executive compensation, employment, cross-border transactions, and much more.