Public Companies Resource Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

- Job Title: Public Companies Resource Attorney
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Job ID: 2231LA
- Department: Public Companies
- Practice Area: Legal
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in representing Public Companies in current and periodic reporting and Corporate Governance
- Salary Range: $220,000 - $325,000 per year (final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset)
- Job Function: Legal
- Date Posted: Friday, March 15, 2024

Overview:

Cooley is a leading law firm known for its collaborative and inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and value the unique abilities and perspectives of every individual. Our people-first philosophy and focus on inclusion and wellness drive our global success. Our cooperative spirit and dedication to excellence make us a top law firm, and we strive to make our firm a great place to work.

Job Description:

The Public Companies Resource Attorney at Cooley will support the Public Companies practice group by staying current on legal and regulatory developments, developing practice resources, and coordinating with other departments to enhance skills development and leverage technology for efficiency. This attorney will not work directly with clients and will not bill time.

Responsibilities:

- Stay current on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Public Companies practice group.
- Develop topics and assist in the preparation of client alerts and similar publications.
- Create practice resources to enhance know-how and facilitate interaction with clients.
- Maintain and update archives of work product and know-how within the Public Companies practice group.
- Update forms and templates to reflect current legal developments and industry-accepted terms.
- Provide information to the Marketing department for business development opportunities.
- Coordinate with Professional Development to enhance skills development.
- Work with Information Services to assess and develop new technologies for efficiency and service delivery.

Skills & Experience:

- Licensed attorney with significant prior experience in Public Company practice.
- Minimum 5 years of experience representing Public Companies in current and periodic reporting and Corporate Governance.
- Mastery of the substantive area of practice undertaken by the Public Company practice group.
- Knowledge of industries regularly advised by Cooley.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting skills.
- Confident and engaging presenter.
- Strong intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills.
- Self-starter and team player.
- Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Benefits:

- Annual pay range of $220,000 - $325,000 (final offer dependent on location, experience, and skillset).
- Full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, and backup care for children and adults.
- Parental support benefits, including generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
- Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
- Four weeks of vacation time and two weeks of sick time per year, plus 10 paid holidays.
- Detailed benefit orientation for new employees.

Success Factors:

A successful Public Company resource attorney at Cooley will possess and demonstrate many, if not all, of the following attributes:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience representing Public Companies in current and periodic reporting and Corporate Governance.
- Mastery of the substantive area of practice undertaken by the Public Company practice group.
- Knowledge of industries regularly advised by Cooley.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting skills.
- Confident and engaging presenter.
- Strong intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills.
- Self-starter and team player.
- Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

H1: Join Cooley's Team as a Public Companies Resource Attorney

H2: A Unique Opportunity to Support a Leading Law Firm

H2: Responsibilities and Skills of a Public Companies Resource Attorney

H2: Benefits and Success Factors at Cooley

H2: Apply Today for a Rewarding Career at Cooley

H2: Join Cooley's Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

H2: Cooley: Where Collaboration, Challenge, and Reward Meet

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Medical, health savings account, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care, parental support benefits, parental leave, fertility benefits, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays

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J.D. from accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

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