[Hiring] Senior Principal Securities Counsel @cloud software group

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled debt and equity capital markets lawyer to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience specializing in debt and equity capital markets transactions, securities regulations, and reporting compliance. This lawyer will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice and counsel to senior management and cross-functional teams, handling complex capital markets transactions, legal oversight over credit facility matters, periodic reporting and securities compliance, along with regulatory and other corporate matters.

This role will also involve direct oversight of regulatory filings required for debt and equity transactions, as well as general corporate matters. Key stakeholders will include executive leadership, corporate strategy, finance, tax, accounting, FP&A, and legal cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Debt and Equity Capital Markets Transactions: Lead and manage the legal aspects of debt and equity capital markets transactions and our credit facility, including debt refinancing and repricing transactions, amendments, IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, and convertible securities offerings.
• Periodic Reporting and Regulatory Filings: Oversee and manage periodic reporting to our lenders and related regulatory filings, including leading and working with outside counsel.
• Securities Compliance: Advise on securities laws and regulations applicable to public and private offerings, ensuring compliance with all federal and state securities regulations.
• Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance matters and equity-related issues, including shareholder rights.
• Strategic Legal Counsel: Provide expert legal guidance to senior management and internal stakeholders on capital markets transactions.
• External Counsel Management: Supervise and manage external legal counsel for credit, debt, and equity capital markets-related legal matters.
• Risk Management and Market Landscape: Assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with capital markets activities.
• Internal Training and Development: Provide training to internal teams on capital markets issues and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen and judgment in advising and collaborating with senior executives.
• Proven experience managing complex and high-stakes legal matters.
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience practicing as a capital markets attorney at a large law firm.
• Deep experience in debt and equity financing in connection with leveraged transactions.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance issues specific to debt issuers and public companies.
• Strong substantive understanding of U.S. securities laws.
• Broad understanding of the market landscape and familiarity with financial institutions.
• Previous in-house experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Access to healthcare, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Compensation may vary depending on location, qualifications, and experience.