Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities
About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Position Overview:
Legence is seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join our legal team and support a publicly traded company. This role is ideal for a mid‑level lawyer (4+ years of experience) who combines strong technical securities knowledge with practical business judgment. The position will play a meaningful role in public company compliance, governance, and strategic transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Company & Securities Compliance
Support preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, DEF 14A, and Section 16 filings
Assist with disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and related internal processes
Monitor developments in securities law and advise on disclosure obligations, Regulation FD, and selective disclosure issues
Corporate Governance
Support board of directors and committee matters, including meeting preparation, materials, minutes, and action tracking
Assist with corporate governance policies, ethics codes, committee charters, and governance best practices
Coordinate with external advisors on governance and proxy‑related matters
Capital Markets & Transactions
Support equity offerings, debt transactions, and other capital markets activities
Assist with M&A, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and post‑closing matters
Equity & Executive Compensation
Support administration of equity compensation plans and related disclosures
Assist with executive compensation matters, including proxy disclosure and coordination with HR and compensation consultants
Cross‑Functional Legal Support
Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and Executive Leadership on legal and compliance initiatives
Manage outside counsel on securities, governance, and transactional matters as appropriate
Qualifications and Experience:
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
4+ years legal experience, ideally with a mix of:
Large or mid‑size law firm experience (corporate, securities, or capital markets), and/or
In‑house experience at a public company
Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, and public company governance
Excellent drafting, issue‑spotting, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Preferred
Experience supporting SEC filings for a public company
Exposure to capital markets transactions or M&A
Prior in‑house experience or strong interest in transitioning in‑house
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Personal Attributes
Practical, business‑minded approach to legal issues
Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the broader commercial context
Collaborative team player with confidence working with senior leaders
Comfortable operating with autonomy while knowing when to escalate
Why This Role
High‑visibility role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the board
Opportunity to develop into a key public‑company legal advisor
Broad scope across securities, governance, and transactions
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Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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