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Corporate Lawyer
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Lawyer to join our client's legal team in San Francisco. This role will support a wide range of corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory matters, while helping manage risk and ensure compliance across the organization.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience in both law firm and in-house environments, with a strong understanding of SEC filings, equity and debt transactions, and corporate operations in a global context. This candidate should also be able to report on-site 2 days a week in San Francisco.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and risk management under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel</li><li>Provide expert legal counsel on federal and state securities laws and stock exchange regulations</li><li>Draft and review SEC filings, including Section 16 reports</li><li>Support equity and debt financing transactions, equity-based compensation plans, and related legal matters</li><li>Manage relationships with outside counsel as needed</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents, including:</li><li>Business registration and dissolution paperwork</li><li>SEC filings</li><li>Employment agreements, vendor contracts, leases, NDAs, and governance documents</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar</li><li>3–5 years of experience in corporate securities law; experience in both law firm and in-house roles preferred</li><li>Experience working with companies that have international subsidiaries is a plus</li><li>Strong familiarity with SEC filings, corporate governance, and investor relations</li><li>Knowledge of public company securities law and compliance with SEC/Nasdaq rules</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment</li></ul><p>This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team and play a key role in supporting the company’s corporate and regulatory strategy. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and help shape the legal foundation of a growing, global organization.</p>
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 65.00 - 80.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Lawyer to join our client's legal team in San Francisco. This role will support a wide range of corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory matters, while helping manage risk and ensure compliance across the organization.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience in both law firm and in-house environments, with a strong understanding of SEC filings, equity and debt transactions, and corporate operations in a global context. This candidate should also be able to report on-site 2 days a week in San Francisco.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and risk management under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel</li><li>Provide expert legal counsel on federal and state securities laws and stock exchange regulations</li><li>Draft and review SEC filings, including Section 16 reports</li><li>Support equity and debt financing transactions, equity-based compensation plans, and related legal matters</li><li>Manage relationships with outside counsel as needed</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents, including:</li><li>Business registration and dissolution paperwork</li><li>SEC filings</li><li>Employment agreements, vendor contracts, leases, NDAs, and governance documents</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-27T02:39:34Z

Corporate Lawyer Job in San Francisco | Robert Half