Senior Counsel - US Capital Markets

Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company built for financial institutions, combining expert legal support with intelligent automation. We believe in the power of partnership between humans and AI, where technology augments, not replaces, legal expertise. We are a global team of 75 people, comprised of lawyers, paralegals, AI engineers, software developers, and project managers, operating from offices in U.S, EMEA, and APAC.

We are seeking a Senior Counsel with strong REIT and public company experience to join our client’s global legal team in the United States. This role is critical to supporting the company’s board, corporate governance, and public company compliance, including SEC filings and earnings releases. The ideal candidate combines ’34 Act expertise with REIT-specific knowledge and can advise on complex capital markets transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for the board of directors and corporate governance, with a focus on REIT operations.
• Advise on capital markets transactions, financings, investments, and balance sheet activities, particularly in REIT structures.
• Draft and review press releases, investor communications, and earnings scripts.
• Provide strategic counsel to executives across corporate strategy, M&A, and governance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Securities Act, Exchange Act, NYSE rules, and other applicable laws.
• Oversee legal aspects of affiliated service providers and the company’s mortgage and servicing platforms.
• Lead and manage SEC reporting and public disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-8, and proxy statements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house, with a strong focus on REITs and public company capital markets.
• Deep expertise in Securities Act and Exchange Act compliance, with hands-on experience managing 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of REIT structures, mortgage finance, and commercial real estate lending.
• Strong attention to detail, executive presence, and ability to communicate complex legal matters to senior leadership.
• Self-starter who can prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Collaborative and personable, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the intersection of public company law, corporate strategy, and capital markets, advising on high-profile transactions and compliance for an NYSE-listed company.
  
• Gain valuable legal experience in a tech-enabled law firm.
• Work with a client base that includes leading global financial institutions and investment firms.
  
• Join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team with the chance to learn from experienced lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

Salary:

• $310,000 (Based on experience)
• New York business hours

Global Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• 7 days paid sick leave annually.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• 1 week of paid study leave for professional development.
• Remote working flexibility and the ability to work from different countries upon request.
• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
  

At Scissero, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that varied perspectives make us stronger.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.