Corporate Associate (2nd-5th year)

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-size law firm in New York is seeking a Corporate Associate to handle capital markets transactions, including advising clients and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and relevant experience in securities regulations. The role offers a competitive salary between $188,000 and $292,000 and a collaborative work environment fostering career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Relevant mid-size or big-law experience (2nd-5th year).
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review complex legal documents.
• Assist with IPO and SPAC work.
• Communicate with SEC, FINRA, and Stock Exchanges.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

SEC compliance knowledge

Capital markets experience

Drafting complex legal agreements

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

• Leading New York mid-size firm.
• New hybrid role - highly regarded practice founded over 30 years ago.

About Our Client

Knovn for a high collaborative environment that fosters Attorney development and growth, the mid-size firm is well-established and known for a high quality approach and impressive client base of clients in various industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that has a strong reputation for excellence, professionalism, collaboration and Attorney development.

Job Description

The Corporate Associate will handle varied matters:

• Advise clients and execute capital markets transactions, assisting clients with their compliance, SEC, FINRA, Stock Exchange and other related securities matters.
• Assist clients with IPO and SPAC work, secondary offerings, resales, registered direct offerings, PIPE financings, private placements and sales of securities.
• Draft and review complex legal documents including registration statements, private placement memorandum, purchase agreements, warrant agreements, convertible notes, registration rights agreements and other documents required for offerings of securities.
• Assist clients with forming new entities, LCC agreements and related documents.
• Draft and review comfort letters, cirlce ups, legal opinions and certificates.
• Work with issuers, investment banks, auditors and financial advisers, managing deal execution.
• Communicate on behalf of clients with SEC, FINRA and Stock Exchanges to obtain required clearances.
• Draft compliance documents for NYSE and NASDAQ filings.
• Assist clients with preparing and drafting public disclosures, securities filings, proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Section 16 filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and legal expertise.
• Stay updated on emerging legal trends and regulatory changes in the capital markets industry.

Notes on Firm & Eligibility

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup/ Michael Page International. They list on the London Stock Exchange and have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries. Founded in 1976, they recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in New York/ Tri-State area, able to work from the Midtown office 3-4 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Corporate Associate should have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar - in good standing.
• Relevant mid-size or big-law experience (2nd-5th year) with strong knowledge of capital markets and securities regulations, including SEC compliance. IPO and SPAC experience beneficial.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment.

What’s on Offer

The Corporate Associate will benefit from:

• Competitive salary in the range of $188,000 to $292,000, based on class year and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive, competitive, benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a highly collaborative firm known for fostering career development and progression.
• Exposure to varied work, high-profile, capital markets and securities transactions and matters.
• A collaborative and professional work culture that values expertise and development.

If you're ready to advance your legal career in the capital markets and securities industry, apply now to join this prestigious firm in New York!