Description:

An American Law Firm is seeking a mid-level associate (4-7 years of experience) to join its Business Group. The candidate would work with our regional and national clients as a member of the Capital Markets & Securities and Corporate Governance practice team.

Qualifications include:

Knowledge of federal securities laws, rules and regulations and listing standards
Experience preparing and reviewing Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, registration statements, Section 16 filings, 10b5-1 trading plans, annual proxy statements and other related filings
Experience assisting with maintaining governance policies and practices, including those related to committee charters, corporate governance guidelines and insider trading and preparation of board materials and minutes
Knowledge of annual shareholder meeting requirements and mechanics
Experience in public and private securities offerings
Ability to provide securities support for or otherwise assist with mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and other corporate transactions
Effective and detail-oriented writing and oral communication skills
Ability to manage a fast-paced workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues
The professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative cross-office team environment
Admission to practice law in the state where the candidate will reside