Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Legence

18h • Remote

About The Position

Legence is seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our legal team and support a publicly traded company. This role is ideal for a mid‑level lawyer (4+ years of experience) who combines strong technical securities knowledge with practical business judgment. The position will play a meaningful role in public company compliance, governance, and strategic transactions.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 4+ years legal experience, ideally with a mix of: Large or mid‑size law firm experience (corporate, securities, or capital markets), and/or In‑house experience at a public company
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, and public company governance
• Excellent drafting, issue‑spotting, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting SEC filings for a public company
• Exposure to capital markets transactions or M&A
• Prior in‑house experience or strong interest in transitioning in‑house
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Practical, business‑minded approach to legal issues
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the broader commercial context
• Collaborative team player with confidence working with senior leaders
• Comfortable operating with autonomy while knowing when to escalate

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, DEF 14A, and Section 16 filings
• Assist with disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and related internal processes
• Monitor developments in securities law and advise on disclosure obligations, Regulation FD, and selective disclosure issues
• Support board of directors and committee matters, including meeting preparation, materials, minutes, and action tracking
• Assist with corporate governance policies, ethics codes, committee charters, and governance best practices
• Coordinate with external advisors on governance and proxy‑related matters
• Support equity offerings, debt transactions, and other capital markets activities
• Assist with M&A, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and post‑closing matters
• Support administration of equity compensation plans and related disclosures
• Assist with executive compensation matters, including proxy disclosure and coordination with HR and compensation consultants
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and Executive Leadership on legal and compliance initiatives
• Manage outside counsel on securities, governance, and transactional matters as appropriate

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees