Description:

Job Description:
A Real Estate Investment Trust Company, an NYSE-listed public company, is seeking a corporate securities and governance attorney to join its team of legal professionals. The position reports to a senior corporate attorney and will be responsible for providing significant support with respect to 1933 Act, 1934 Act and corporate governance matters. A successful candidate must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and filing of various filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including; Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K; Section 16 filings; registration statements; and proxy statements;
Provide counsel in the areas of capital markets transactions and corporate finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and repurchase and credit facilities;
Handle corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board and committee meeting materials;
Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure continuing compliance with SEC and NYSE rules and regulations and support other internal compliance functions; and
Draft and negotiate a wide array of general corporate agreements, including service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial contracts.

Qualifications:

JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials;
State Bar membership in one or more states;
4-7 years of relevant corporate law experience, with an emphasis in securities and corporate governance matters;
Versatility, maturity and ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

All full-time employees of A Real Estate Investment Trust Company and its subsidiary companies are eligible for our benefits which include:

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Life / Disability Insurance
401(k) with company matching
Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off (accrual based)
Targeted Compensation: $125,000-$170,000

Physical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; the employee may occasionally climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, and no extreme conditions are present.