Securities Attorney

The role

This attorney will join the Corporate Department to advise public companies on SEC reporting obligations and corporate governance. The role involves drafting periodic reports and managing filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933.

What you will do

• Draft periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Advise public companies on SEC reporting obligations
• Manage SEC reporting obligations of directors, officers, and shareholders
• Advise public clients on corporate governance and stock exchange listing requirements

Required qualifications

• At least 4+ years of substantial knowledge and experience with federal and state securities laws
• Experience with reporting obligations and filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks, Section 16 filings, and proxy statements
• Experience with filings and issues arising under the Securities Act of 1933, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, and shelf registrations
• Significant experience drafting periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and advising public companies on SEC reporting obligations
• Experience with the SEC reporting obligations of directors, officers, and shareholders
• Experience advising public clients on corporate governance and stock exchange listing requirements
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to assume direct responsibility for client matters
• Interpersonal skills to work well as part of a collaborative team and directly with clients
• Admitted and in good standing with the local state bar or eligible to waive in

About the company

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm and its Corporate Group have a reputation for an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere.