Senior Corporate Securities Attorney

Overview

Goodspeed Merrill (GM), a rapidly growing, full-service business law firm located in South Metro Denver’s Meridian Community, is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Securities Attorney to join our Corporate practice group. This role focuses heavily on private securities offerings, private fund formation, and advising registered investment advisers (RIAs) and their principals.

• Deliver practical, business-focused guidance on U.S. federal and state securities compliance for domestic and foreign issuers, with a strong emphasis on private placements and exemptions from SEC registration.
• Advise registered investment advisers (RIAs) on securities, regulatory, compliance, disclosure, and governance matters, including coordination with fund formation and offering activities.
• Draft and oversee private offering materials, subscription documents, operating agreements, and related regulatory compliance.
• Identify securities compliance and governance issues and provide clear, practical solutions for privately held companies and investment sponsors.
• Knowledge of FINRA rules and familiarity with state securities laws.
• Monitor regulatory changes and develop internal securities compliance policies and client-facing training programs.
• Manage multiple client relationships and collaborate with accountants, investment professionals, and other advisors.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.

• 5+ years of securities law experience, including significant work with private securities offerings, venture capital financing, startup counseling, Regulation D, A, and S, and private fund formation.
• Demonstrated experience advising RIAs, fund managers, or investment sponsors on securities and regulatory matters.
• Strong background in preparing private placement memoranda and related disclosure documents.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado (or ability to obtain admission).

• Deep knowledge of private securities offerings (equity, debt, and convertible instruments), investor qualification, disclosure obligations, and SEC compliance.
• Strong understanding of securities law, SEC regulations, and corporate governance, particularly as applied to privately held companies and investment advisers.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a complex, fast-moving practice area.
• Excellent drafting skills and sound judgment in selecting practical legal strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Business-development mindset and interest in a long-term role within a growing firm.

• A client-first mindset and willingness to step in as client needs dictate.
• A culture of high performance that still values enjoyment of the work and the people.
• Flexibility in how we operate as a growing, entrepreneurial law firm.
• A team-oriented environment with a “no task too small” attitude.

• Competitive base salary of $144,000 - $160,000 commensurate with experience.
• Quarterly bonus potential:
  Earn 3%–16% of total realized revenue with no billable-hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to objective performance metrics.
• Student Loan Support Program (financial assistance toward student loans).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (partial premiums paid by employer).
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (100% employer paid).
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospitality Indemnity.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Discretionary unlimited paid time off.
• Convenient location in the Meridian Community, just off Lincoln and I-25.

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Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.