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Securities Counsel Assistant Vice President

Are you a skilled attorney ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Our client is seeking a Securities Counsel Assistant Vice President to lead key initiatives in securities law compliance and corporate governance. This is a high-visibility role where your legal expertise and strategic mindset will help drive compliance and support cross-functional business objectives.

Your Impact

As AVP, Securities Counsel, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring public company compliance, supporting corporate governance functions, and acting as a key legal advisor across the organization. You'll work cross-functionally with teams in Finance, HR, Compliance, Investor Relations, and more—building strong relationships and fostering a culture of transparency and alignment.

Your Day-to-Day

Securities Law Compliance

• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K

• Collaborate with the communications team on earnings releases and investor materials

• Provide legal counsel on public disclosure and Regulation FD compliance

• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters

Corporate Governance

• Work with executive leadership and board members on meeting preparation and governance initiatives

• Lead the legal aspects of stockholder meetings in collaboration with key departments

• Support the evolution of governance policies and best practices

Strategic Legal Partnership

• Advise internal teams on executive compensation and equity plan matters

• Support M&A and other corporate transactions with business development teams

• Act as a trusted legal resource across business functions

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership

• Minimum 6 years of legal experience with emphasis in securities law and corporate governance

• Ability to clearly communicate legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences

• Team-first attitude and strong collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using disclosure and board management tools such as Diligent or Workiva

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities

• Proven mentorship and leadership experience

Career Growth Opportunities

This role offers a path toward expanded legal leadership responsibilities. High-performing individuals may:

• Take ownership of complex corporate transactions

• Lead strategic governance projects

• Develop regulatory expertise in emerging legal areas

• Advance into senior legal leadership roles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and 80 hours of sick time

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

• Employee stock purchase program

• Paid volunteer hours and charitable match opportunities

• Career development support and mentoring

• Flexible work model with Remote Fridays

• Inclusive, team-oriented culture that values your voice

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking legal team and make a lasting impact on a public company’s compliance and governance functions.