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Senior Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance

NWRPros
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Advises the Company's executive management and directors on corporate governance and compliance with applicable securities laws; works across functions to prepare SEC filings and other disclosure materials; contributes as a key member of transactional teams in connection with equity and debt financing transactions as well as other corporate and commercial transactional matters; provides general legal support for corporate and commercial operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Takes a primary legal role in the preparation and filing of annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other disclosure documents under the 1933 and 1934 Acts and applicable Nasdaq and SEC rules
  • Assists in the negotiation and completion of public securities offerings, debt facilities and M&A transactions
  • Advises stakeholders regarding stock ownership and transaction reporting and manages the completion and filing of Section 16 filings; maintain and administer insider trading policies and assist in the administration of equity incentive plans
  • Assists in drafting and review of investor relations materials to ensure legal compliance
  • Prepares shareholder proxy materials and drives the planning and execution of annual shareholder meeting
  • Prepares corporate documents such as minutes, resolutions and certificates
  • Advises on matters of corporate governance and state corporation law
  • Coordinates legal matters handled by outside corporate and securities counsel
  • Applies experience in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, asset-backed financing, and general commercial contracts

Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Required :

  • Relevant substantive legal experience ( 4 years ), including initial training at top tier law firm, additional experience within an in-house legal department in the biopharmaceutical field beneficial but not required
  • Juris doctorate (JD Degree)
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one state required, with admission in Washington State preferred
  • Experience in the following areas :
  • Advising clients regarding compliance with state and federal securities laws and NASDAQ regulations

  • Advising clients regarding the Washington Business Corporation Act
  • Advising clients regarding public securities offerings
  • Advising clients regarding M&A transactions
  • Advising clients regarding equity incentive compensation, plan administration and legal compliance
  • Advising clients regarding corporate governance
  • Negotiating and drafting a wide variety of contracts
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both oral and written
  • Superior writing skills and the ability to produce excellent written work across various contexts (e.g. contract drafts, SEC documents and investor relations materials)
  • Polished skills in conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Behavioral Competencies Required :

  • The ability to work well with management and peers and to function as an effective part of a team that has an entrepreneurial spirit
  • The ability to analyze risk and legal issues, negotiate, and manage / measure work
  • High integrity
  • Physical Demands Required :

  • Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching and / or pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 lbs.
  • May encounter prolonged periods of sitting
  • May work around hazardous material.
  • Compensation and Benefits

    Our client offers a competitive total compensation package. The wage scale for the Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance role is $190,000 - $230,000. Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.

    Salary : $190,000 - $230,000

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