Capital Markets Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

A sophisticated New York corporate practice is seeking a mid-level capital markets associate to advise public companies emerging growth businesses investment banks and investors on securities offerings and ongoing public-company matters. The role combines high-level transactional work with direct exposure to clients and senior attorneys giving associates the opportunity to develop beyond isolated drafting assignments and become trusted securities counsel. You will work across public and private offerings SEC reporting corporate governance and strategic transactions while taking increasing ownership of matters. Compensation ranges from $235000-$420000 depending on experience.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Represent issuers underwriters and investors in public and private securities offerings
• Handle IPOs follow-on offerings registered direct offerings private placements and other capital-raising transactions
• Draft and review registration statements prospectuses offering documents securities filings and transaction agreements
• Advise public companies on periodic SEC reporting disclosure requirements corporate governance and securities-law compliance
• Coordinate transaction execution with clients investment banks auditors opposing counsel and other advisors
• Take increasing responsibility for managing transactions and developing direct relationships with clients

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
• 36 years of capital markets securities or closely related corporate experience at a law firm
• Experience with public or private securities offerings and federal securities laws
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and public-company disclosure requirements
• Strong drafting analytical transaction-management and communication skills
• Experience advising public companies or working directly with issuers and underwriters is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

Sophisticated capital markets work with a path toward becoming a broader securities and public-company advisor rather than remaining a narrow transaction specialist. The role offers $235000-$420000 in annual compensation hybrid flexibility direct client exposure meaningful deal responsibility and the opportunity to build experience spanning securities offerings SEC compliance governance and strategic corporate matters.