DC Office, USA
3 days ago
Counsel - Securities and Corporate/Employment

Join Clearwater's Legal Team as we continue to grow and transform the investment accounting and reporting industry. We're seeking an experienced attorney with a focus in Securities, Corporate, and Employment law to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with SEC, NYSE, and DE requirements and filings, governance and board matters, as well as employment law. Based in Washington D.C., you'll work directly with our Chief Legal Officer to navigate complex matters, solve problems, and collaborate with executive management. Your ability to operate independently while supporting our growing global business is essential. This role is based from Tysons Corner.

What You’ll Do:

Work closely with the CLO and finance group to assist in the preparation of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 Reports, and other SEC-related documents Assist with planning and executing the Annual Meeting of Stockholders Work closely with senior leadership and investor relations regarding disclosure matters and NYSE, SEC and corporate law requirements, including Reg FDAssist with public company communications, including press releases and investor presentationsAssist with administering the Insider Trading Policy, 10b5-1 plans, and related employee and director equity mattersSupport the Treasury function, including advice on compliance with debt covenantsSupport public company secretarial function, including assisting with the preparation of Board and committee materialsSupport Internal Audit with SOX compliance mattersStay current on governance trends and best practices, SEC and NYSE developmentsAdvise on capital markets transactionsAssist with subsidiary and affiliate entity managementSupport M&A and other expansion activityWork closely with leaders of Clearwater’s HR team to shape employee related policesExercise good judgment working with internal partners across the business on sensitive employment matters, advising a global team on local laws and considerationsDraft, review, manage, negotiate, and enforce a variety of corporate and HR policies, procedures, and agreementsGuide the integration of the employees of recently acquired companies through the drafting of new employment agreements and integrated policies and through trainingsProactively assess legal risks and advise on compliance matters, while developing and implementing compliance processesRemain up-to-date on legal compliance matters including, corporate compliance and Human Resources best practices and act as subject-matter expertIdentify, research, analyze, and advise teams on a range of relevant legal issues; and become a trusted resource for the businessCommunicate complex legal concepts in simple terms.

Who We Need:

5+ years relevant SEC reporting and securities law compliance experience 3+ years law firm experience2+ years in-house experience with corporate law and employment mattersAdmitted to practice in at least one U.S. State, with the ability to register as In-House Counsel in the area of the Clearwater office where you will be locatedJuris doctorate from a reputable law schoolStrong communication and writing skills, with the ability to interact with C-level executives, both internally and externally as well as Boards of DirectorsAnalytical-minded with a creative problem-solving approachStrong business acumen and ability to quickly exercise good business judgmentExcellent responsiveness and attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environmentExcellent interpersonal skillsBackground in technology or capital markets is a plus

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere.

• Team-focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership.

• Access to cutting-edge investment technology and market leadership.

• RSUs, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) with company match.

• PTO and volunteer time off.

• Defined and undefined career pathways—grow your own way.

• Work from anywhere 3 weeks per year.

• Work-from-home Fridays.

• Parental leave (maternity and paternity).

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