Corporate Associate Attorney – Public Companies & Securities

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join the Public Companies & Securities practice of a sophisticated East Coast–based law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a 3–4 year associate with experience advising public companies on securities, disclosure, governance, and transactional matters. The role offers meaningful exposure to SEC compliance, capital markets work, corporate governance, and strategic transactions within a highly collaborative and sophisticated team environment.

Locations 

Boston, Massachusetts
Parsippany, New Jersey

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of corporate, securities, and transactional experience, with demonstrated experience—or a strong interest—in representing public company clients.

This role is ideal for an attorney looking to deepen a practice focused on:

• Public company disclosure obligations
• SEC reporting and compliance
• Capital markets offerings
• Corporate governance
• Mergers and acquisitions
• General corporate transactional matters

The firm offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public companies on ongoing disclosure and reporting obligations
• Draft and review:
  • SEC filings
  • Periodic reports
  • Proxy materials
  • Disclosure documentation
• Support capital markets transactions and securities offerings
• Counsel boards and management teams on corporate governance matters
• Assist with M&A and strategic corporate transactions
• Provide day-to-day corporate and securities counseling
• Conduct legal research and sophisticated transactional analysis
• Manage deal timelines, filings, and client deliverables

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3–4 years of corporate, securities, and transactional experience
• Demonstrated experience working with:
  • Public companies
  • SEC compliance and reporting
  • Securities matters
  • Corporate governance
  • Capital markets
  • M&A transactions
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• Strong technical drafting and client service capabilities
• Proven ability to manage sophisticated matters efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bar admission in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction required

Compensation

New Jersey salary range: $180,000 – $210,000

Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, office location, and overall fit.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal attorney will be:

• Interested in building a sophisticated public company advisory practice
• A strong drafter with excellent disclosure judgment
• Comfortable working directly with management teams and boards
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to manage fast-moving deadlines tied to reporting cycles and transactions
• Collaborative and growth-oriented

Why This Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for a mid-level corporate associate seeking meaningful public company and securities work in a collaborative environment with excellent mentorship. The role offers a compelling mix of SEC, governance, capital markets, and M&A exposure, making it highly attractive for associates looking to build a well-rounded corporate securities practice.