Lateral Corporate - Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Associate Attorney

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

Duties:

• Advise public companies on securities regulation, including Exchange Act disclosure requirements.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance standards and compliance.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft comprehensive legal documents.
• Assist with regulatory filings and disclosures.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategies for addressing securities and governance issues.

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 Washington, DC, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in securities regulation and corporate governance.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and client management skills.

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.