Corporate Counsel – Sec., M&A, & CapM
Representing a publicly traded advanced materials company, we are proud to be leading the search for a Corporate Counsel, Securities, M&A & Corporate Development. This role will support SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions, corporate governance, and commercial legal matters at a growing NASDAQ listed public company.
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, this is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, influence strategic initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of the organization.
As the Corporate Counsel, Securities & Corporate Development, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the preparation, review, and coordination of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and registration statements
- Assisting with compliance related to Exchange Act reporting obligations and stock exchange listing requirements
- Preparing and coordinating Section 16 filings and supporting insider trading compliance programs
- Assisting with earnings releases, investor presentations, and other public disclosures
- Supporting acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions
- Managing legal due diligence processes and assisting with transaction execution and closing activities
- Supporting equity offerings, debt financings, private placements, and other capital markets transactions
- Assisting with Board and committee materials, corporate governance documentation, and annual meeting requirements
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs, consulting agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial agreement
- Partnering with business stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance and support operational initiatives
To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Attorney with approximately 3-6 years of legal experience gained within a leading law firm and/or publicly traded company
- Experience supporting SEC filings, securities law compliance, and public company obligations
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, capital markets, or corporate governance matters
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functionally with finance, executive leadership, and external advisors
- Prior in-house experience is advantageous but not essential
As a specialist Legal, Risk, and Compliance search and recruitment firm, we are excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing organization operating in highly regulated and innovative markets. The position offers meaningful exposure to executive leadership, strategic transactions, and public company matters at an important stage in the company’s development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and collaborative attorney to join a growth-oriented public company and contribute to the continued development of its legal and corporate governance function.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. Please note that our client is unable to provide relocation for this role. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.
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