Public Company Advisory Associate Attorney

Public Company Advisory Associate – Securities and Capital Markets
Location Options: New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Washington, Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join the Securities and Capital Markets Group at a leading Am Law 100 firm. This role focuses on advising public company clients on disclosure obligations, corporate governance, and compliance with federal securities laws and listing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements.
• Advise clients on SEC interactions, compliance with major U.S. exchange listing standards, and corporate governance.
• Counsel clients on executive and director compensation disclosures.
• Provide strategic advice during crisis situations...