Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Public Company & Securities Compliance

• Support preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, DEF 14A, and Section 16 filings
• Assist with disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and related internal processes
• Monitor developments in securities law and advise on disclosure obligations, Regulation FD, and selective disclosure issues

Corporate Governance

• Support board of directors and committee matters, including meeting preparation, materials, minutes, and action tracking
• Assist with corporate governance policies, ethics codes, committee charters, and governance best practices
• Coordinate with external advisors on governance and proxy‑related matters

Capital Markets & Transactions

• Support equity offerings, debt transactions, and other capital markets activities
• Assist with M&A, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and post‑closing matters

Equity & Executive Compensation

• Support administration of equity compensation plans and related disclosures
• Assist with executive compensation matters, including proxy disclosure and coordination with HR and compensation consultants

Cross‑Functional Legal Support

• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and Executive Leadership on legal and compliance initiatives
• Manage outside counsel on securities, governance, and transactional matters as appropriate

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 4+ years legal experience, ideally with a mix of:
• Large or mid‑size law firm experience (corporate, securities, or capital markets), and/or
• In‑house experience at a public company
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, and public company governance
• Excellent drafting, issue‑spotting, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Preferred

• Experience supporting SEC filings for a public company

• Exposure to capital markets transactions or M&A
• Prior in‑house experience or strong interest in transitioning in‑house
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Personal Attributes

• Practical, business‑minded approach to legal issues

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the broader commercial context
• Collaborative team player with confidence working with senior leaders
• Comfortable operating with autonomy while knowing when to escalate

Why This Role

• High‑visibility role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the board

• Opportunity to develop into a key public‑company legal advisor
• Broad scope across securities, governance, and transactions

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Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. 
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. 
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.  We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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