Corporate Governance & Securities Lawyer

We are currently seeking Corporate Governance & Securities Lawyers to work with our publicly-traded client base on a remote basis for both full-time and part-time needs.Responsibilities: Advise on external governance trends, SEC issues, and related general legal issuesReview corporate governance documents, policies, and guidelines and recommend updates where necessaryDrafting, reviewing, and ensuring the timely satisfaction of SEC compliance and reporting obligations, including proxy statements and reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-4, and 8-KPlanning and preparing for annual shareholder meetings, drafting and reviewing Board/Committee minutes and resolutionsMinimum Qualifications: Minimum 6 years of public company securities and general corporate work in-house or at a law firmExperience with bylaws, board minutes, SEC disclosures, and proxy statements - strong shareholder and board management/disclosure experience preferredExperience with governance-centric needs like risk management, strategic planning, and compliance and ethics is a plusCurrent active bar license and in good standing with the state of issuanceCompensation, Benefits, & LocationThis role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $140,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom. Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.Originally posted on Himalayas

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