Junior to Mid-Level Associate – Securities and Capital Markets Group (Fort Lauderdale)

Position Summary:

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Junior to Mid-Level Associate in the Securities and Capital Markets Group, with our Public Company Advisory team, in our Fort Lauderdale office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of matters related to disclosure obligations under federal securities laws, compliance with listing standards, interactions with the SEC, and corporate governance needs. The ideal candidate will have at least two to five years of experience in public company advisory work, including drafting and reviewing Exchange Act filings, as well as advising clients on various securities law matters. This is a full-time position based in our Fort Lauderdale office.

What Your Day May Look Like:

• Advise public company clients on their day-to-day disclosure obligations under federal securities laws.

• Assist clients in complying with applicable listing standards of major U.S. exchanges.

• Support clients in their interactions with the SEC, including preparation of filings and other communications.

• Draft and review Exchange Act filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements.

• Provide advice on executive and director compensation and related disclosures.

• Work on capital markets transactions, including primary and secondary equity offerings, high-yield debt offerings, and M&A transactions.

• Collaborate with the team on joint ventures, capital markets offerings, and other transactions.

• Stay informed on developments in securities laws, corporate governance, and executive compensation, advising clients on strategic trends.

• Assist clients with risk mitigation efforts and provide preparatory services for corporate governance and compliance.

Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• At least 2-5 years of experience in public company advisory work.

• Experience with drafting and reviewing Exchange Act filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements).

• Strong familiarity with listing standards of major U.S. exchanges.

• Understanding of executive and director compensation and related disclosures.

• Experience in offering work, such as equity offerings, high-yield debt offerings, and M&A is a plus.

• Strong communication and client management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across various industries.

About the Public Company Advisory Team: Our Public Company Advisory team represents public company clients from diverse industries, including telecommunications, insurance, healthcare/life sciences, real estate/REITs, and retail/consumer services. We work with clients of various market capitalizations, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to newly-public emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies. Our team helps clients navigate critical times in their life cycles, advising on a broad range of U.S. securities laws, capital raising transactions, SEC no-action letters, ongoing reporting requirements, and shareholder engagement.

We provide comprehensive advice on corporate governance, securities laws, and executive compensation, and keep our clients informed of recent developments and strategic trends in these areas.

Application Documents:

Resume and transcript required.

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact [email protected].

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.