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Associate Attorneys (2 openings)

Kaufman & Canoles


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 140000
Posted: 19 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DUTIES:Provide bilingual legal services to both English-speaking & Chinese-speaking-only clients in US securities law; draft SEC & Nasdaq filings; lead due diligence; advise on compliance governance & public offerings. Specific job duties as below:1. Lead due diligence for Chinese-speaking-only clients ensure compliance; review legal matters under Chinese corporate law & perform background check searches on Chinese websites & databases review CSRC report. Review & analyze due diligence materials including corporate financial & regulatory docs; assess legal & compliance risks in IPOs.2. Prepare & submit SEC filings for Chinese-speaking-only clients including proxy statements annual shareholder meeting materials annual reports quarterly reports current reports schedules 13D &13G. Review translate Chinese shareholder & corporate materials into English; ensure Chinese-language drafts comply with SEC disclosure requirements provide compliance advice on accuracy clarity & completeness of filings.3. Draft IPO registration statements serve as 2nd chair on IPO PIPE; prepare related SEC & Nasdaq response letters. Review revise transaction documents for IPOs PIPEs register direct secondary offerings & Regulation A offerings including underwriting agreements placement agent agreements forms of warrant & lock-up agreements. Draft shelf/resale registration statements; prepare responses to SEC comment letters.4. Handle Nasdaq stock exchange & FINRA procedures; explain relevant standards to Chinese-speakingonly clients. Help clients comply with Nasdaq requirements by filing notification forms at Nasdaq Listing Center including listing applications & Listings of Additional Shares.5. Draft & revise board & committee resolutions charters ethics codes & Incentive-Based Compensation Clawback Rule docs for Chinese-speakingonly clients. Review interpret Chinese-language governance materials translate them into English for SEC compliance explain U.S. governance standards in Mandarin. Circulate finalized bilingual docs to clients for execution; provide guidance in Mandarin; ensure accurate implementation. Review & revise memoranda & articles of association; provide related legal support.6. Attend conference calls with Sr. attorneys & partners communicate verbally in both Mandarin Chinese & English with clients; interpret U.S. securities law matters. Communicate daily with Chinese-speakingonly clients answer questions provide status updates ensure accurate understanding of SEC filings & disclosure requirements. Work with transfer agents provide legal advice to Chinese-speakingonly clients verify client personal info in Mandarin Chinese to complete share transfers accurately work in Mandarin Chinese with broker-dealers & Chinese client CFOs; facilitate & confirm public offering wire transfers.7. Work with investor relations professionals; review edit press releases; ensure Chinese-language drafts accurately translated comply with SEC disclosure requirements & are clearly communicated to Chinese-speaking stakeholders.8. Conduct legal research regarding client disclosure obligations corporate governance securities compliance & related federal & state securities law regulatory requirements. Topics include Foreign Private Issuers Emerging Growth Companies & Smaller Reporting Companies.9. Prepare stock issuance instructions & draft legal opinions for Chinese-speakingonly clients ensure compliance with U.S. securities law & accurate translation of related Chinese corporate materials.10. Use MS Suite & Adobe Acrobat in daily work. Prepare PowerPoint presentations for marketing purposes targeting Chinese-speaking clients; calculate share numbers warrants convertible notes track investor losses on Excel; manage document organization & storage via iManage; draft organizational structures on Adobe REQUIREMENT:(1) Candidates must have Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-approved school. Alternatively anLL.M from an ABA-approved school. Well also acceptany suitable combination of education training or experience.(2) Candidates must have admission to any State Bar and remain licensed to practice law in good standing(3) Candidates must have Minimum one years experience working in the area of US securities law corporate governance stock exchange procedures & SEC filings. The experience should include working on registration statements; Nasdaq responses; preparing proxy statements; preparing shareholder meeting materials; due diligence materials: including corporate financial & regulatory documents; working with REQUIREMENT:Candidates must be proficient in Mandarin Chinese writing reading and speaking (native speaker proficiency level) on technical business and legal : $130000.00 - $140000.00/per year HOURS: M-F 9:00 a.m. 6:00 : medical dental vision and life insurance; 401(k)/profit sharing; paid time off; and long-term disability LOCATION: Two James Center 1021 East Cary Street Suite 1400 Richmond City VA 23219-4058CONTACT: Email resume referencing Job code #KaufCanAA to Kaufman & Canoles P.C. at

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