Senior Corporate Attorney - Fort Lauderdale
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct 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.
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