Mid- to Senior-level Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney

A law firm in Houston, TX, is actively seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Corporate and Securities Associate Attorney. The firm is looking for a highly qualified professional with outstanding academic credentials and a minimum of 3 years of corporate and securities experience in a large regional or national law firm. The successful candidate will bring expertise in various aspects of corporate and securities law, including 1933 Act equity and debt securities offerings, 1934 Act matters, and advising issuers on public company corporate governance. Candidates with a strong understanding of national securities exchange regulations and key principles related to executive and director compensation are preferred. The role requires enthusiasm for general corporate counseling, covering routine public company activities to significant transactions.

Job Details:

• Experience: 3+ years of corporate and securities experience in a large regional or national law firm.
• Education: Outstanding academic credentials.
• License: Must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which located or have the ability to become licensed as soon as possible.

Duties:

• Handle 1933 Act equity and debt securities offerings.
• Manage 1934 Act matters, including proxy statements, periodic reporting on Forms 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q, and Section 16 reporting.
• Advise issuers on public company corporate governance matters.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of national securities exchange regulations.
• Familiarity with key principles of executive and director compensation.
• Provide general corporate counseling, covering ordinary course public company activities to significant transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of corporate and securities experience.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which located or ability to become licensed.

Skills:

• Strong background in corporate and securities law.
• Expertise in 1933 and 1934 Act matters.
• Knowledge of public company corporate governance.
• Familiarity with national securities exchange regulations.
• Understanding of executive and director compensation principles.
• Enthusiasm for general corporate counseling.

Focusing on delivering practical advice across the Atlantic, this firm brings an international perspective and extended jurisdictional reach to a wide range of client needs. The firm invests in its own employees to ensure to deliver high quality, cost-effective and personal service. The lawyers actively contribute time and energy to pro bono and community service projects, both through the firm and individually.