What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Talently?
Job Title: Corporate Counsel
Location: Remote
Salary: $185,000-$220,000
Skills: SEC filings, Corporate Governance, M&A Transactions, Real Estate Law, Contract Drafting
About the The Opportunity:
Our client is at the forefront of investment management with a particular focus on dynamic, large-scale real estate transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled corporate and securities attorney to join a high-performing legal team engaged in public offerings, complex M&A, and portfolio-level financings. As Corporate Counsel, you will make a direct impact supporting corporate governance and transactional matters across an extensive real estate portfolio, all within a collaborative, innovative, and growth-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with securities offerings in the public capital markets, including preparing offering materials for SEC filing and coordinating due diligence processes.
- Support portfolio-level financing and structured debt transactions across the company’s real estate portfolio.
- Draft, review, and ensure compliance of commercial contracts and other corporate legal documentation.
- Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings, such as Form 8-Ks, proxy statements, and beneficial ownership forms using in-house EDGAR software.
- Prepare and review board meeting minutes, consents, and related governance documents.
- Assist with due diligence on M&A, joint ventures, and real estate transactions.
- Review press releases and investor presentations for legal accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with colleagues across departments to gather information, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently as a corporate generalist.
Must-Have Skills:
- 4-6 years of experience drafting and reviewing SEC filings (8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Forms 3, 4, 5, proxy statements) and corporate governance documents for a legal department or private law firm.
- Expertise in corporate governance, contract drafting, and compliance within real estate or public companies.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Proficiency with Workiva and EDGAR filing software.
- Graduate of a top-tier law school and admitted to practice law
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Direct experience with real estate law and understanding of financial statements.
- Experience managing multiple deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Salary : $185,000 - $220,000