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Skyward Specialty Insurance · 1 day ago

Securities & Corporate Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$210K/yr - $260K/yr

6+ years exp

Skyward Specialty Insurance is a rapidly growing public company seeking an experienced Securities & Corporate Counsel to join their legal department. This role will focus on securities law compliance, public company reporting, and capital markets matters, while also supporting general corporate and M&A transactions.

InsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Advise on U.S. federal securities laws, SEC regulations, and stock exchange requirements

Prepare, review, and coordinate periodic and current SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings

Counsel on disclosure obligations, earnings releases, investor presentations, and analyst communications

Support capital markets transactions, including registered and unregistered equity and debt offerings

Assist in maintaining disclosure controls and procedures and insider trading compliance programs

Monitor regulatory developments and advise on their impact on the company

Provide legal support on general corporate matters in coordination with other legal team members

Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials, charters, and governance policies

Support equity compensation programs and executive compensation disclosures

Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions

Assist with securities and disclosure aspects of M&A transactions

Participate in due diligence, drafting, and review of transaction-related documentation

Coordinate with corporate development, finance, tax, and external counsel on transactions

Partner with internal stakeholders across finance, investor relations, accounting, HR, and corporate development

Work under the guidance of Chief Legal Officer

Manage outside counsel on assigned matters and support larger legal initiatives

Qualification

Securities law complianceSEC reportingM&A transactionsCorporate governanceCapital marketsDrafting skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative work

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

6+ years of experience practicing securities law and corporate law

Significant experience with SEC reporting and public company compliance

Experience supporting capital markets and M&A transactions

Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition and professional certification assistance

401k savings

Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Child bonding leave

Other employee assistance

Company

Skyward Specialty Insurance

Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis.

Founded in 2006

Houston, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees