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Squire Patton Boggs is hiring a mid to senior level Corporate Securities Associate with five (5) or more years of experience in public company securities and governance to be a part of its sophisticated and highly collaborative corporate practice. This position can be based in any of our US offices. The individual hired should be prepared to take the lead role or a primary role in SEC and financial reporting matters for key clients and be part of a growing local and global team. The candidate can also expect to be involved with a variety of assignments and receive valuable hands-on experience across a diverse range of disciplines, including representing public and private companies in connection with general corporate and securities laws matters, securities offerings, corporate governance, and mergers & acquisitions.

Responsibilities

The position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to have a leading role advising firm clients on SEC disclosure, reporting and compliance, securities offerings, and other corporate and securities law matters, and will play a role in managing client relationships.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• U.S. Juris Doctor Degree
• Admitted to practice in a U.S. State Bar and be in good standing. Admission to the State Bar of your office location is expected if not currently admitted.
• A minimum of five (5) years of meaningful experience in a law firm or with a large public company, leading 34 Act compliance reviews, and providing substantial support on public company corporate governance, public and private debt and equity offerings, proxy statement preparation and annual meeting cycle management. Experience advising on executive compensation and equity plan matters would be helpful.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• First or second chair experience advising on securities regulations, including securities law disclosures and financial reporting, compliance and disclosure issues, shareholder meeting matters, stock exchange listing requirements, corporate governance, board matters, and executive and equity compensation.
• Experience representing issuers, underwriters, placement agents and purchasers in public and private equity offerings and in various offerings in the capital markets, including issuances of secured and unsecured debt, tax-exempt bonds, common stock, preferred stock, and convertible debt.
• Demonstrated capability to lead matters with minimal supervision, while working in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure while addressing sophisticated legal issues.
• Positive, can-do, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical capability and detail orientation.
• Flexible, composed, and able to prioritize and handle multiple clients and client matters simultaneously, with a high level of competence and accuracy.
• Commitment to high standards of integrity, professional ethics, and client confidentiality.

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