Corporate Technology Attorney (7+ yrs exp.) – Redwood City
Firm Description:
Our client is a leading global law firm with more than 1,800 attorneys across 16 offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Known for its deep industry focus and innovative approach, the firm provides strategic legal counsel in life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial services. With a strong emphasis on complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, and regulatory advisory, the firm partners closely with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and inclusive values make it a dynamic environment for legal professionals.
Position Description:
Corporate Securities / Blue Sky Attorney
Our client, an elite international law firm with a premier technology and emerging companies practice, is seeking a Senior Attorney with substantial Blue Sky and securities compliance experience to join its Corporate Technology practice.This is a highly specialized opportunity for an attorney who enjoys advising on federal and state securities law compliance, supporting venture financings and capital markets transactions, and serving as a key resource for emerging growth companies, investment funds, and institutional investors.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on federal and state securities law compliance matters
- Counsel clients regarding:
- Blue Sky laws
- Securities registrations and exemptions
- Broker-dealer regulations
- Securities compliance programs
- Support a broad range of corporate and securities transactions, including:
- Venture capital financings
- Private placements
- Capital markets transactions
- Investment fund matters
- Emerging company transactions
- Analyze and advise on securities law exemptions, including:
- Regulation D
- Section 4(a)(2)
- Rule 701
- Regulation A
- Rule 144
- Prepare and oversee:
- Form D filings
- State securities filings
- NASAA Electronic Filing Depository (EFD) submissions
- Assist transaction teams with securities law due diligence and compliance reviews
- Coordinate with corporate attorneys, fund attorneys, and capital markets practitioners on complex transactions
- Advise clients on ongoing securities compliance obligations and regulatory developments
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
- Significant experience advising on:
- Federal securities laws
- Blue Sky compliance
- Securities exemptions and offerings
- Broker-dealer regulations
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Regulation D
- Section 4(a)(2)
- Rule 701
- Regulation A
- Rule 144
- State securities laws and filing requirements
- Experience preparing and supervising:
- Form D filings
- NASAA EFD filings
- State notice filings
- Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Prior large law firm experience preferred
Preferred Experience
- Emerging company and venture capital transactions
- Private investment funds
- Capital markets transactions
- Securities compliance counseling
- Technology company representation
- Corporate governance and securities reporting matters
Why This Opportunity
Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to become a key adviser on sophisticated securities compliance and transactional matters serving innovative companies, investors, and financial institutions. Attorneys benefit from:
- Significant involvement in high-profile venture capital and securities transactions
- Direct collaboration with nationally recognized corporate and securities attorneys
- Exposure to emerging growth and technology-sector clients
- A highly specialized and marketable practice area
- Strong professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development programs
Meet Your Recruiter
Samir Metovic
Director of Legal Recruiting