Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Location

United States

Posted

52 days ago

Salary

$195K - $215K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Legence

Role Description Legence is seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our legal team and support a publicly traded company. This role is ideal for a mid‑level lawyer (4+ years of experience) who combines strong technical securities knowledge with practical business judgment. The position will play a meaningful role in public company compliance, governance, and strategic transactions. Key Responsibilities - Public Company & Securities Compliance - Support preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, DEF 14A, and Section 16 filings. - Assist with disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and related internal processes. - Monitor developments in securities law and advise on disclosure obligations, Regulation FD, and selective disclosure issues. - Corporate Governance - Support board of directors and committee matters, including meeting preparation, materials, minutes, and action tracking. - Assist with corporate governance policies, ethics codes, committee charters, and governance best practices. - Coordinate with external advisors on governance and proxy‑related matters. - Capital Markets & Transactions - Support equity offerings, debt transactions, and other capital markets activities. - Assist with M&A, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and post‑closing matters. - Equity & Executive Compensation - Support administration of equity compensation plans and related disclosures. - Assist with executive compensation matters, including proxy disclosure and coordination with HR and compensation consultants. - Cross‑Functional Legal Support - Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and Executive Leadership on legal and compliance initiatives. - Manage outside counsel on securities, governance, and transactional matters as appropriate. Qualifications - J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - 4+ years legal experience, ideally with a mix of: - Large or mid‑size law firm experience (corporate, securities, or capital markets), and/or - In‑house experience at a public company. - Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, and public company governance. - Excellent drafting, issue‑spotting, and analytical skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting SEC filings for a public company. - Exposure to capital markets transactions or M&A. - Prior in‑house experience or strong interest in transitioning in‑house. - High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Personal Attributes - Practical, business‑minded approach to legal issues. - Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the broader commercial context. - Collaborative team player with confidence working with senior leaders. - Comfortable operating with autonomy while knowing when to escalate. Benefits - 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. - Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. - Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage. - Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. - Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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