Attorney, Securities & Governance

BGC Partners • New York, NY

52d • $200,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Corporate Attorney for SEC Reporting, 1933 and 1934 Act, Corporate Governance, Capital Markets and Financing Transactions and General Corporate Matters Cantor Fitzgerald's Corporate Legal Department has an immediate need for a junior to mid-level corporate attorney to assist with its premier global financial services and real estate companies. Responsibilities will include assisting with preparation of filings for periodic SEC reporting for NASDAQ-listed public companies, advising on corporate governance including periodic policy updates and changes, Corporate Responsibility and similar matters, board approvals and related party matters, Section 16 reporting, securities transactions including assisting with equity incentive plans and stock issuances, and similar matters. Assistance with financing and capital markets, treasury and similar transactions is also expected. May include some drafting, diligence, negotiating and reviewing of M&A transactions, joint ventures and similar agreements, NDAs and commercial agreements. Some involvement with offerings, reorganizations, joint ventures, licensing agreements, partnership and other corporate matters is a plus. This diverse position reports to the Chief Counsel for Securities and Corporate Governance and Corporate Secretary. Environment is fast-paced and dynamic. The qualified candidate will have a high level of flexibility and maturity, sense of urgency, excellent attention to detail and strong work ethic. Must be able to juggle multiple responsibilities and exercise sound business judgment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of general corporate legal experience
• Specific experience with '33 and '34 Act public company reporting and disclosure required
• Excellent academic credentials required, including bachelor's degree and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• Admission to the NY State Bar in good standing
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills a must
• Willingness to guide and educate paralegal staff
• Willingness to accept significant responsibility and interface periodically with outside counsel, senior attorneys and executives
• Provide a summary of recent transactions with resume

Nice To Haves

• Some involvement with offerings, reorganizations, joint ventures, licensing agreements, partnership and other corporate matters is a plus

Responsibilities

• assisting with preparation of filings for periodic SEC reporting for NASDAQ-listed public companies
• advising on corporate governance including periodic policy updates and changes, Corporate Responsibility and similar matters, board approvals and related party matters, Section 16 reporting
• securities transactions including assisting with equity incentive plans and stock issuances, and similar matters
• Assistance with financing and capital markets, treasury and similar transactions
• drafting, diligence, negotiating and reviewing of M&A transactions, joint ventures and similar agreements, NDAs and commercial agreements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees