Description:

Job Description:
Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its blue sky and securities compliance program supporting the firm's investment funds and corporate practices. Working under the direction of the program lead, the Staff Attorney will prepare and manage federal and state securities filings for private offerings. This role is well-suited to an attorney who enjoys detail-oriented, deadline-driven compliance work and wants to build deep subject-matter expertise in exempt offerings and multi-state securities regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

Form ID. Prepare, review, and file Form ID applications to obtain EDGAR access codes for clients
Form D. Prepare and file Form D notices under Regulation D for private fund offerings, including initial filings, amendments, and annual updates
Blue sky filings. Coordinate and manage blue sky filings across multiple state jurisdictions, including notice filings, fee calculations, renewals, and tracking of state-specific requirements and deadlines
Exemption analysis. Prepare and maintain blue sky charts identifying the exemptions relied upon and the filing requirements for each offering
Rule 701. Process filings related to Securities Act Rule 701, including compliance with disclosure thresholds and exemption requirements for compensatory equity issuances, as needed
Tracking and records. Maintain filing calendars, compliance trackers, and records to ensure timely submissions across all jurisdictions
Communication. Communicate with fund formation attorneys and clients regarding filing status, deadlines, and documentation requirements
Regulator contact. Liaise with state securities regulators and EDGAR filer support as needed
Regulatory monitoring. Monitor state and federal regulatory changes affecting exempt offerings and blue sky compliance and flag relevant developments to the program lead
Process improvement. Assist in developing and refining program checklists, templates, and procedures; help train and review the work of paralegals as the team grows
Other support. Support senior attorneys on related corporate and securities matters as needed

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in New York in good standing
Experience with securities filings, ideally including hands-on experience with Form D, Form ID, blue sky notice filings, and/or Rule 701 compliance
Familiarity with EDGAR filing systems and state securities filing portals (e.g., NASAA electronic filing depository)
Strong organizational skills and comfort managing high-volume, deadline-sensitive filing workloads
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across practice groups
Prior experience at a law firm, in-house securities or compliance department, fund administrator, or transfer agent is a plus