Senior Corporate Securities Attorney

Goodspeed Merrill•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Goodspeed Merrill (GM), a rapidly growing, full-service business law firm in the Meridian community of south metro Denver, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Securities Attorney to join its Corporate practice group. The role focuses on private securities offerings exempt from registration, private fund formation, advising registered investment advisers (RIAs) and their principals, and related corporate governance matters. The attorney will provide practical, business-focused guidance on federal and state securities compliance for domestic and foreign issuers, particularly private placements and SEC registration exemptions. The role includes advising RIAs on securities, regulatory, compliance, disclosure, and governance matters; drafting and overseeing offering and governance documents; and helping privately held companies and investment sponsors identify and resolve securities compliance issues. The attorney will also monitor regulatory changes, develop compliance policies and client training, manage client relationships, collaborate with other advisers, and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff. GM describes its culture as client-first, high-performing, enjoyable, flexible, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented, with a willingness to address client needs and a “no task too small” attitude. The role offers a salary of $144,000–$160,000 depending on experience, quarterly bonus potential, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of securities law experience, including significant work with private securities offerings, venture capital financing, startup counseling, Regulations D, A, and S, and private fund formation.
Substantial law firm experience and a proven track record managing and servicing a diverse portfolio of corporate clients in a multi-client environment.
Demonstrated experience advising clients on capital raises of $1,000,000 or more from multiple investors using equity, debt, and/or convertible securities, including selecting appropriate registration exemptions.
Demonstrated experience advising RIAs, fund managers, or investment sponsors on securities and regulatory matters.
Strong experience preparing private placement memoranda and related disclosure documents.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Colorado or able to obtain admission.
Ability to independently manage private placement exemptions, with expert command of Regulation D Rules 506(b) and 506(c), Regulation A, and other primary registration exemptions.
Ability to analyze investor profiles, including accredited and non-accredited status, and select and execute appropriate securities registration exemptions.
Hands-on experience drafting private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, and SEC and state notice filings such as Form D.
Expertise drafting corporate governance documents for capital raises, including complex operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and investor rights agreements.
Deep knowledge of private securities offerings, investor qualification, disclosure obligations, SEC compliance, securities law, SEC regulations, and corporate governance as applied to privately held companies and investment advisers.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, fast-moving practice area.
Excellent drafting skills, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Business-development mindset and interest in a long-term role with a growing firm.
Client-first approach, flexibility, and willingness to step in as client needs dictate; appreciation for a high-performance, entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FINRA rules and familiarity with state securities laws.
Experience developing client-facing training programs and internal securities compliance policies.

Responsibilities

Advise domestic and foreign issuers on U.S. federal and state securities compliance, particularly private placements and exemptions from SEC registration.
Advise registered investment advisers and their principals on securities, regulatory, compliance, disclosure, and governance matters, coordinating with fund formation and offering activities.
Draft and oversee private offering materials, subscription documents, private placement memoranda, investor questionnaires, notice filings, and related disclosure documents.
Draft corporate governance documents, including shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and investor rights agreements.
Identify securities compliance and governance issues and provide practical solutions for privately held companies and investment sponsors.
Monitor regulatory changes and develop internal securities compliance policies and client-facing training programs.
Manage multiple client relationships and collaborate with accountants, investment professionals, and other advisers.
Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.

Benefits

Salary range of $144,000–$160,000, depending on experience.
Quarterly bonus potential of 3% to 16% of total realized revenue, with no billable-hour requirements and bonuses tied to objective metrics.
Medical insurance, with the employer paying 75% of employee-only coverage.
Dental insurance, with the employer paying 50% of employee-only coverage.
Vision insurance, with the employer paying 50% of employee-only coverage.
Life insurance, with the employer paying 100% of employee-only coverage.
Short-term disability insurance, with the employer paying 100% of employee-only coverage.
Long-term disability insurance, with the employer paying 100% of employee-only coverage.
Attorney student loan support program.
401(k) plan with employer matching up to 3.5%.
Discretionary paid time off.
Holiday pay for 9 days per year.
State Bar dues and continuing legal education.
Voluntary critical illness, accident, life, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities in a growing firm.