Sr. Public Company & Governance Associate Attorney (San Diego)

PUBLIC COMPANY & GOVERNANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / SENIOR LEVEL

Location : San Diego, CA

HYBRID

A  top-10 AmLaw  firm is seeking a talented  Sr.  Associate Attorney  to join its  Public Company & Corporate Governance Practice Group  in  San Diego . This is a standout opportunity for a securities-focused attorney to work with innovative, high-growth public companies-primarily in the  life sciences, technology, and digital assets sectors -on a wide range of corporate governance and disclosure matters.

The role offers sophisticated work within a nationally recognized Capital Markets practice and the flexibility of a  hybrid  work environment.

Candidate Profile

JD  from a  top-tier law school  with an  excellent academic record .

Active Bar Admission  in  California , in good standing.

5-8 years  of substantive experience  representing large-cap and mid-cap companies .

• Capital Markets & SEC Reporting Focus :

Experience advising on  periodic reporting ,  proxy statements , and  Section 13 and Section 16 filings .

In-depth understanding of the  Securities Act of 1933 ,  Exchange Act of 1934 , and listing rules for  NYSE and Nasdaq .

AmLaw 100 or similar large law firm background   preferred .

Demonstrated ability to serve as a  trusted advisor  to corporate clients on  SEC ,  governance , and  compliance issues .

Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Soft Skills : Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills are essential in addition to strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

Public Company Advisory :  Counsel clients on securities law compliance, corporate governance best practices, and exchange requirements.

Disclosure & Reporting :  Draft and review  10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements ,  Section 13 / 16 reports , and related filings.

Corporate Governance :  Advise boards of directors, committees, and executives on governance structures and risk management.

Capital Markets Transactions :  Support public offerings and private placements as needed, including drafting offering documents and related disclosures.

Cross-Practice Collaboration : Work closely with M&A, executive compensation, and regulatory teams on integrated client matters.

Stay current  on evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies, especially within life sciences and tech.

Why Join Us?

Join a premier securities and governance practice within a  globally-respected firm  that  empowers attorneys  to develop their careers while serving  market-leading clients . You'll work with some of the  most innovative public companies  in a supportive, high-performance environment that values mentorship, ownership, and excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a  resume ,  law school transcript , and  cover letter  for consideration.