Assistant General Counsel-Securities

Devoted Health • Waltham, MA

5d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled In-House Corporate Attorney with significant expertise in securities law and sophisticated financing transactions. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice and support across a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on securities offerings, regulatory compliance, and complex financial transactions. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic legal team in a fast-paced corporate environment, where you will play a critical role in shaping the company’s legal strategy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A member of the bar in good standing in all jurisdictions where licensed.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a focus on securities law and corporate finance.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience advising on sophisticated financing transactions, including debt and equity offerings and complex lending arrangements.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling high-value, complex transactions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability and bias toward independent action and execution while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present legal advice to business leaders and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare and insurance industries
• Experience with review of statutory filings
• Exposure in leveraging AI tools to automate complex financial reconciliations, improve the accuracy of statutory filings, and streamline data collection across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise the company on all matters related to securities laws, including compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC regulations (including periodic reporting, proxy rules, insider trading, and Section 16 compliance.
• Provide legal advice and support for equity and debt offerings, including, public offerings, secondary offerings, private placements, reinsurance, and other financing transactions.
• Advise senior management and the board of directors on corporate governance matters.
• Structure, negotiate, draft documentation, and provide oversight for complex financing transactions, including syndicated loans, asset-based financing, secured and unsecured credit facilities and bonds, hedging structures as well as a range of private (including private placement memos), public, structured equity, and intercompany financings (including subordinated debt).
• Assist in due diligence, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions, focusing on securities and financing aspects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant securities laws and other regulatory requirements and manage corporate risk associated with global capital markets and financing activities.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, including finance, treasury, tax, and investor relations, to provide legal guidance on transactional matters and strategic initiatives, including building and strengthening the Company’s financing flexibility, liquidity, and capacity.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of legal agreements related to financing, securities, and corporate transactions.
• Serve as the primary legal liaison for investors, underwriters, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders regarding securities law matters and financing transactions.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium
• Generous paid time off
• $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend
• Stock options for all employees
• Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles
• Parental leave program
• 401K program
• And more....

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree