Lateral Corporate - Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance Associate

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate to join its Corporate Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance practice in San Francisco. This position is ideal for candidates with a solid background in advising public companies on securities regulations and corporate governance matters. The role involves working on complex issues related to the Securities Exchange Act, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance standards, offering an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Advise public companies on securities regulation, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• Provide counsel on Exchange Act disclosure requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Draft and review SEC filings, including annual reports, proxy statements, and other disclosure documents.
• Assist clients with regulatory inquiries and internal governance processes.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations on securities law issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop and implement corporate governance strategies.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in securities regulation and corporate governance matters.
• Strong academic background and credentials.
• Experience with advising public companies on disclosure requirements and governance practices.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school (Graduation years 2020–2022 preferred).

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong understanding of securities regulation, including the Securities Exchange Act.
• Expertise in corporate governance practices and public company reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance and performance-based discretionary 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.