Senior Corporate Attorney - Fort Lauderdale

Job Description

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Senior Attorney for its Corporate Practice in Fort Lauderdale.

Position: Senior Attorney – Corporate (Capital Markets)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Onsite)
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience, with full benefits package

Position Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level attorney (5–10 years) with capital markets experience to join a leading Corporate Practice. The role involves advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including securities offerings and public company reporting, while providing governance and compliance counsel. The attorney will work with a broad client base, from emerging companies to multinational corporations, across industries such as healthcare, technology, infrastructure, insurance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients on domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions.

• Draft and review securities offerings, including Rule 144A offerings, S-1/S-3, and S-4 registration statements for securities offerings and business combinations.

• Interact with the SEC and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with securities laws.

• Advise public companies on ongoing reporting requirements under the Exchange Act, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and filings under Sections 13 and 16.

• Provide corporate governance guidance to public companies.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality legal services.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• 5–10 years of corporate law experience, with a focus on capital markets transactions.

• Admission to the Florida Bar required; admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus.

• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated experience advising clients on securities offerings, SEC reporting, and corporate governance.

• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and work directly with clients.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with both public and private securities offerings, proxy statements, and SEC filings.

• Familiarity with complex M&A transactions and related due diligence processes.

Application Materials:
Resume and law school transcript required.