Securities Attorney Responsibilities: Provide support for, among other things, corporate and securities matters including '34 Act and other securities laws compliance, corporate governance and Board of Director support, strategic transactions (including M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and equity investments), stock plan administration, and executive compensation. Assume significant responsibility for and advise business personnel and senior management on: Securities law and SEC reporting and compliance matters, including earnings press releases, insider trading, periodic reports, Section 16 reporting, proxy statements and annual reports, disclosure advice, and investor relations, corporate finance, treasury and communications support; Corporate governance matters including support of the Board of Directors and its Committees, corporate governance policies and procedures, stock listing compliance and matters of interest to the company's stockholders; Merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions, including confidentiality agreements, due diligence, negotiation and drafting of term sheets and definitive agreements, antitrust issues, closing mechanics and integration support; Executive compensation and broad-based equity compensation matters, including equity compensation plans, cash incentive plans, the long-term performance program, compensation and governance policies; General corporate matters including subsidiary maintenance and inter-company transactions; Staying up-to-date and keeping executives advised on external governance trends, SEC issues, general legal issues and best practices; Working actively with internal clients in Human Resources, Tax, Finance and Stock Admin, as well as senior executive team members.
Qualifications: J.D. Degree. Membership in at least one State Bar, preferably in California or New York. 4+ years of corporate and securities experience, including substantive law firm experience. Prior in-house corporate law experience with a global company is a plus. Strong experience in corporate governance (including Board and Committee support and Delaware corporate law), SEC reporting, proxy statements and annual meetings, Section 16, and compensation and benefits (including equity compensation). Hands-on solution-oriented experience in most, if not all, of the substantive areas described above. Ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in an ambiguous environment utilizing sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense. Team player who can effectively work with and manage paralegals, assistants, and business clients cooperatively and efficiently. Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity with rigorous attention to detail and organization. High degree of accountability, self-motivation and drive and thrive in a dynamic work environment. Responsive, approachable, and collaborative work style with the ability to assess both legal risks and business impact of decisions. Professional demeanor. Ability to work directly with, and exercise sound judgment advising, executives on complex matters with persuasiveness and confidence.
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