(EXCLUSIVE) SENIOR COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY NEEDED FOR PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY

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The Partners Group is quality legal placement.

We are a premier national legal recruiting firm specializing in the permanent and contract placement of attorneys and paralegals with law firms and corporate legal departments. Former practicing attorneys ourselves, our staff includes former large firm Managing Partners, senior-level in-house attorneys, Bar Presidents, Presidents of Young and Women Lawyers Associations, leaders in the National Association of Legal Search Consultants, and law school graduates of Harvard, Duke, U. of Chicago, Emory, Georgia, USC, Tulane, Northwestern, and Berkeley Law, among others. Our legal-practice experience and Bar activity gives us a leg up over other companies without our in-the-trenches knowledge and depth of relationships. We distinguish ourselves not only through outstanding results and top ethical standards but also by offering a full array of legal placement services.

We have offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Nashville, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbia, Houston, and Dallas and also serve Seattle, Washington D.C., Miami, and New York.

Job description

Our client, a thriving publicly held company, is seeking to hire a Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for their growing legal department.  The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of legal experience with general corporate, M&A, commercial contracts, and securities matters – prior in-house experience is desirable, but not required.   A strong business acumen and the ability to flourish in a team environment is critical for success in this role.  Public company experience ('34 Act Reporting) is a strong plus.  There is a preference for local candidates.  This is a phenomenal opportunity to join a company that is experiencing unparalleled growth and supports professional advancement within the organization.  The role reports directly to the General Counsel of the company who is also based here in Atlanta.   Attractive compensation package including base, bonus and 401K with match.