Securities Attorney

The Securities Attorney provides legal counsel on a wide range of securities-related matters, including regulatory compliance, SEC filings and disclosures, corporate and board governance, assistance with compliance and disclosure aspects of securities offerings and insider trading. They provide advice and support to the Board, General Counsel, Executive Leadership and employees on these topics as appropriate. They will also prepare and file, in coordination with the Chief Accounting Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations, all SEC and other filings. From time to time this Attorney may be required to provide other legal support to the business in the areas of leasing, litigation management and commercial contracts negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Advise company on federal and state securities laws, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and other relevant regulations (such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and the JOBS Act).
• Primary responsibility for the legal aspects of SEC required disclosures in period filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and registration statements.
• Advise company on securities law issues related to mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, and other corporate restructurings.
• Support the maintenance of and compliance with trading windows, support the creation and termination of 10b5-1 plans, creation and filing of all Section 16 forms for Section 16 officers.
• Provide counsel and training to employees and others on insider trading, market manipulation, and other violations of securities law.
• Support the General Counsel in preparation for and organization of Board Meetings including Audit, Compensation and Governance Committee meetings, including all supporting materials, minutes and resolutions. Lead the Section 16 compliance tracking reporting for
• Board and NEOs. Draft board resolutions and maintain signature records.
• Primarily responsible for insider trading policy maintenance and compliance
• Manage process annual D&O questionnaire process and documentation with Board and NEOs
• Assistance with issuance of shares and coordination with registered transfer agent for common stock
• Conduct legal research, due diligence, and risk assessments related to securities transactions, investments, and other corporate activities.
  
  

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the US.
• 5-8 years of experience in securities law or corporate law, particularly in SEC compliance, board and corporate governance, capital markets or regulatory enforcement
• In-depth knowledge of securities laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Expertise in specific industries such as industrial services, technology engineering or finance is beneficial.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work with complex legal and financial documents.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to proactively collaborate across corporate functional teams.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Working Conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance.
• The position is a hybrid of office work and the ability to work remotely from time to time. Preference for a Houston based person but can accommodate other locations for the right candidate.
• Travel may be required.
  
  

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Sitting for extended periods of time
  
  

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.