Securities Counsel for Fortune 500 Restaurant Chain
About Priori At Priori, we’re reimagining legal work for today’s market, connecting top legal talent with leading in-house teams through our flexible, vetted network. The Priori Talent Marketplace, which includes both Flexible Talent and Law Firms, helps legal departments find the right legal professionals at the right price for any need. Our network of 8,000+ attorneys supports short-term engagements, leave coverage, overflow work, and specialized projects, as well as traditional law firm support such as local counsel in all 50 states, 70+ countries, and niche areas of expertise. Attorneys on our platform work on high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global organizations, and retain control over when, how, and where they work. About the Opportunity A Fortune 500 restaurant chain is looking for a securities lawyer with 5+ years' experience with public company reporting including 10-K's and Proxy Statements for a 4-6 month engagement starting as soon as possible. The work will involve a broad range of public company reporting responsibilities, however, the primary focus of this role will be advising on SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and the company's Proxy Statement. The ability to distinguish between practical, real-world issues and purely academic issues in connection with these responsibilities is highly-valued. Proxy statement and 10-K experience, ideally in a large public company, is required. Corporate governance and Board meeting experience would be a plus, but aren't required. Key Details • Location: Remote • Schedule: Part - Time • Duration: 4-6 month engagement • Compensation: $110-120 per hour Qualifications: • Experience with a broad range of public company reporting responsibilities with a primary focus on advising on SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and the company's Proxy Statement • Ability to distinguish between practical, real-world issues and purely academic issues in connection with these responsibilities • Proxy statement and 10-K experience, ideally in a large public company, is required. • Corporate governance and Board meeting experience would be a plus, but aren't required. Required: • We are very open to fully remote engagements, however, candidates based in the Chicago-area who are open to 1 day per week on-site would be a huge plus. • This engagement will require 30 hours per week during February, and 20 hours per week through the end of May. • The selected candidate will be employed through an Employer of Record (EOR) for the duration of the engagement. • Budget will be a key factor here. The client will consider candidates outside of this range, but the target rate is $120 per hour. • Candidates must be able to work part-time for 20-30 hours per week. The work will be performed remotely. Why Join the Priori Network Gain access to: • High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams • Flexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goals • A streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding wars • A dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment At Priori, we believe great lawyers deserve a third path. One that combines sophisticated work, autonomy, and support. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Priori is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all network professionals. Apply tot his job