Corporate Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for supporting various areas within the company on matters involving corporate law. Will report to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel - Corporate Finance and Securities. Negotiate, draft documents and advise management in connection with mergers, acquisitions and/or divestitures. Assist with corporate governance, securities compliance and regulatory matters, as well as with the corporate secretary function. Manage legal work related to the company's various equity investment activities, including private equity/venture fund investments, warrant and partnership investments and tax-advantaged/community development investments. Support the company's asset management group, including the company's investment adviser subsidiaries. Follow proposed and new legislation to assess potential impact to areas that the attorney supports and apprise management of such legislation. Conduct research, prepare contracts and provide legal advice on general corporate law issues. Advise senior management on various legal issues.
The candidate should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Should be admitted to State Bar of Texas or eligible for admission without examination. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. Must have 4 years of experience practicing corporate and mergers and acquisitions law with 2 years of experience practicing securities law.
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