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Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Legence
April 28, 2026
Remote
United States
Legal Counsel
Position Overview: Legence is seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our legal team and support a publicly traded company. This role is ideal for a mid‑level lawyer (4+ years of experience) who combines strong technical securities knowledge with practical business judgment. The position will play a meaningful role in public company compliance, governance, and strategic transactions. Key Responsibilities: 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 #LI-CC1 #LI-Remote