Securities Attorney
Job description
About the role
This position focuses on guiding public companies to align their reporting practices with Exchange Act obligations. The successful hire will own the review of SEC filings to ensure strict adherence to regulatory timelines and disclosure standards. You will draft and revise a variety of critical documents, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings, while ensuring proxy statements maintain accuracy. A core part of this role involves advising directors, officers, and shareholders on their ongoing reporting duties under federal securities rules. The guidance provided helps clients satisfy their obligations under the continuous disclosure framework of the Exchange Act. You will facilitate organized capital raising activities by managing filings and transaction execution under the Securities Act of 1933. Finally, you will coordinate the content and disclosures of SEC filings to satisfy the conditions of public offerings and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Key facts
What you'll do
Drafting and revising periodic reports, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Section 16 filings, and proxy statements, ensures disclosures meet regulatory standards.
Regulators and public company investors receive timely, accurate information about reporting obligations.
Advising on reporting duties for directors, officers, and shareholders under federal securities rules keeps clients aligned with ongoing Exchange Act requirements.
Clients satisfy ongoing Exchange Act obligations by following this guidance.
Guidance reflects exchange requirements to sustain market practices.
Filings and transaction execution under the Securities Act of 1933 enable organized capital raising.
Handling SEC filings and related issues under the 1933 Act coordinates content and disclosures to satisfy public offering conditions.
Reviewing registration statements and ensuring compliance with the 1933 Act involves meticulous analysis of corporate disclosures.
You will analyze complex corporate structures to determine the correct regulatory treatment for reporting purposes.
Drafting legal arguments related to disclosure compliance requires precision and a deep understanding of SEC expectations.
Collaborating with corporate teams ensures that financial data is accurately reflected in public filings.
You will manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining the highest quality of work product.
Identifying potential disclosure risks allows the firm to advise clients on proactive remediation strategies.
Maintaining detailed file notes and documentation supports efficient reviews and regulatory examinations.
Requirements
The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement.
You must possess a degree as specified in the posting to be considered for this role.
Drafting periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a mandatory qualification for this position.
You must have the ability to advise public companies on SEC reporting obligations consistently.
Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills are necessary to interpret complex rules and produce clear, accurate filings.
Your work product must withstand rigorous regulator review and intense client scrutiny without error.
Advanced legal education, such as a law degree, and relevant study are reflected in strong academic credentials.
A decisive background in securities law is required to navigate the complexities of public company compliance.
Evaluation of candidates will consider education and experience as decisive factors in the selection process.
Local state bar admission and good standing, or eligibility to waive, is required to practice and provide legal services.
You must meet professional licensing rules and maintain eligibility to offer legal services in the specified jurisdiction.
Possession of a valid driver's license may be required for any necessary domestic travel related to client services.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for this position.
The firm reserves the right to conduct background checks as part of the final evaluation stage.
Practical notes
The firm operates as an AmLaw 100 organization with 23 offices and a collegative Corporate Group culture.
External recruiters are not considered for this role, and compensation is not directed to agencies.
Typical interview steps
People team interviews usually include a case scenario, a policy question, and behavioral rounds.
Candidates may be asked to design an interview process or handle a sensitive employee situation.
Confidentiality and judgment are tested throughout.
Structured answers with empathy land best.
Interviewers often test how you handle sensitive information and disagreement.
Framing answers around policy, fairness, and company values works well.
Good to know
General securities practice focuses on public company compliance, disclosure regimes, and exchange standards.
Core tools include regulatory filings, legal research platforms, and document drafting systems.
These instruments support timely, accurate regulatory communication.
Questions to ask
Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works.
Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable.
Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.
Career growth
People careers grow from coordinator to generalist, manager, and director levels.
Recruiters can move into talent leadership.
HR partners can move into people operations leadership.
Business acumen becomes more important at each level.
People careers reward breadth across recruitment, development, and operations.
Experience with tools such as HRIS and ATS systems helps at every level.
About the company
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a motivated attorney with international trade experience to join our Washington, D. C. office.