In House Counsel Corporate and Securities

In-House Counsel – Corporate & Securities

Location: Hybrid (NYC/Philadelphia/Wall NJ/Remote)

We are a well-established and rapidly expanding real estate investment organization that is focused on sponsoring publicly listed and private real estate investment vehicles. We are led by a management team with significant public REIT and real estate experience and are backed by leading institutional investors. We have the need for a newly created role of In-House Counsel – Corporate & Securities. The person in this position will play a critical role in supporting our team and in executing our corporate objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Managing transaction processes from inception to closing, including drafting and negotiation of transaction documents and management of outside counsel. 

·         Lead the drafting and review of, and collaboration in connection with, registration statements, private placement memoranda and other disclosure documents in connection with public and private equity and debt securities offerings.

·         Take leading role in SEC reporting and securities compliance matters, including in connection with the preparation of periodic reports, proxy statements, Section 16 reports, and earnings release process.

·         Support corporate governance matters, including Board and shareholder meetings, and ensuring compliance with applicable national securities exchange listing requirements.

·         Collaborate with finance, accounting, investor relations, and public relations teams on earnings-related materials and other disclosures to the investor community and investor engagement.

·         Administer public company policies and procedures, including compliance with the insider trading policy and Regulation FD compliance.

·         Provide support as needed for strategic transactions, treasury and capital market transactions, and other general corporate matters.

·         Work with other team members in other functional areas to execute corporate objectives.

Qualifications:

·         Entrepreneurial and “hands-on” spirit with ability to deliver creative, thoughtful and business-oriented results.

·         J.D. and admission to at least one state bar.

·         5+ years relevant working experience practicing corporate and securities law at a major law firm. Prior in-house experience a plus but not required.

·         Extensive experience with SEC reporting (e.g., registration statements, periodic reports, proxy statements, and Section 16 reports) and in public and private capital markets transactions. Extensive experience drafting offering and disclosure materials required.

·         Experience in corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder meetings, and national securities exchange listing requirements.

·         Substantial experience in running M&A transactions from legal side, including due diligence reviews and negotiating documentation.

·         Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and other legal documents.

We offer a competitive salary, participation in incentive compensation programs and comprehensive benefits package.  

We have developed a strong culture of cooperation, and all of our team members contribute to the accomplishment of the Company’s overall goals. In return, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our team members.