Capital Markets Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Pontrhydfendigaid; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal represents a highly prestigious, Florida-based AmLaw firm seeking a senior associate to advance toward Junior Shareholder or Of Counsel within its Capital Markets team. The practice handles cross-border debt and equity offerings, IPOs, and complex securities work in a global setting.

You will counsel on domestic and cross-border offerings, draft and review registration statements and underwriting agreements, liaise with the SEC, and guide governance issues, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate law with debt and equity capital markets focus.
• Experience drafting and negotiating securities offerings and underwriting agreements.
• Independent, client-facing advisor and primary contact for complex transactions.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive solutions, and organizational skills.
• Florida Bar admission or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectus supplements, and related filings.
• Coordinate with SEC and other regulators to ensure compliance.
• Advise on Exchange Act reporting and corporate governance matters.
• Lead due diligence, manage closings, and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Capital markets

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Drafting & reviewing docs

Client advisory

Cross-border transactions

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

The firm A highly prestigious and Florida-based top 100 AmLaw firm are seeking to appoint a senior associate who are looking to advance their career to become either Junior Shareholder or Of Counsel, to join their Capital Markets team. Consistently recognised by leading legal publications, the practice provides exposure to a full spectrum of sophisticated transactions, including IPOs, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings, and high-yield debt issuances. Situated in the gateway to Latin America, this firm's capacity to lead sophisticated cross-border debt and equity offerings, foreign private issuer listings, and multi-jurisdictional capital raising on a global scale is a testament to the firm's elite reputation. This firm's very foundations are entrenched in inclusivity and fostering an entrepreneurial culture, reflecting the needs and spirit of the diverse community they serve.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Counsel public or private clients on both domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions such as debt and equity offerings
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectus supplements and transactions related to securities offerings and business combinations
• Be a direct point of contact with the SEC and various other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with both federal and state securities laws.
• Regularly advise public companies on continuous Exchange Act reporting requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance to boards of directors and executive leadership on corporate governance, and disclosure matters.
• Independently lead due diligence processes, manage transaction closings, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external client stakeholders

About you

You will have:

• More than 8 years of corporate law experience, with significant expertise advising on debt and equity capital markets transactions.
• A strong track record of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex securities offering documents, underwriting agreements, and public disclosure filings.
• Confidence in managing sophisticated matters independently and can serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients throughout complex transactions.
• The ability to combine exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, supported by strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passed the Florida Bar or are eligible for admission.

Ideally, you will, but are not required to have:

• Experience advising on public and private equity and debt offerings, proxy solicitations, and responses to SEC comment letters.
• Exposure to complex M&A transactions, SPAC mergers, and/or cross-border capital markets transactions, particularly within Latin American markets.

Why join this firm?

• Join a highly regarded global law firm that combines the resources and reach of an international practice with a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The firm's capital markets team is consistently recognised by leading industry directories for its strength and market presence.
• Work on a diverse range of sophisticated capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings, IPOs, SPAC transactions, REITs, PIPEs, high-yield financings, and other complex securities offerings.
• Gain exposure to international and multi-jurisdictional matters, advising on cross-border capital raising, foreign issuer transactions, and global securities offerings across a variety of markets.
• Collaborate with highly respected partners and practitioners who are recognised leaders in their field, providing valuable mentorship and the opportunity to contribute to headline-making transactions.
• Benefit from a strong commitment to professional growth, with structured development opportunities, meaningful responsibility, and a transparent pathway for experienced lawyers seeking to progress their careers

For ambitious lawyers looking to take the next step in their career, the firm offers a transparent route to Of Counsel or Junior Shareholder, alongside exposure to market-leading transactions and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected practitioners in this sector.