Description:
At A Real Estate Agent Company, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we're revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.As Associate Counsel - Securities at A Real Estate Agent Company, you work on exciting matters that require proactive legal guidance. You're part of a group of talented in-house lawyers and the projects you work on challenge you to think creatively and constructively. You are energetic and collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of A Real Estate Agent Company's business and work with employees across the company. Your contributions will be impactful, value driven and you will play an instrumental role on A Real Estate Agent Company Legal Team.
What you will do:
- Advise on securities laws and related general corporate law matters.
- Support timely satisfaction of SEC and NYSE compliance and reporting obligations, including registration statements, proxy statements and reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.
- Review and provide input on earnings press releases and other public disclosures.
- Support Section 16 reporting and insider trading compliance program.
- Assist in corporate governance and board matters, including preparation of board materials, minutes and updates to corporate charters and policies.
- Advise on matters related to equity issuances and executive compensation.
Who You Are:
- You have significant experience advising clients regarding compliance with securities laws and coordinating '34 Act filings.
- Familiarity with equity administration is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with a heavy focus on public company securities law and corporate governance.
- Bachelor's degree plus JD from an accredited law school; active membership in at least one state bar (NY Bar is a plus).
- Proven ability to independently manage projects.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to distill complex legal issues and provide sound, clear legal advice to senior leaders and others.
- Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player with low ego who can effectively work with and manage other attorneys and legal professionals.
