Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Overview

A leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical building systems is seeking a Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join their legal team supporting a publicly traded company. This mid-level role requires 4+ years of experience and combines strong technical securities knowledge with practical business judgment. The position involves public company compliance, governance, and strategic transactions.

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 of legal experience, ideally including:
  • 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

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and accident & illness coverage
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000 with option for voluntary buy-up
• Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays (California employees have separate paid sick leave)
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy

Additional Information

• Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
• The employer is an equal opportunity workplace committed to nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process upon request

Location

This position supports a publicly traded company; specific location details are not provided.