Equity Capital Markets Associate – Junior to Mid (US Practice)

Skadden; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Technology allowance

22 days holiday and 3 personal days

Enhanced family leave

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life insurance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Travel insurance

Job summary

Skadden’s Equity Capital Markets team in London seeks a US-qualified associate with 2–4 years’ PQE focused on ECM. The role emphasizes advising European and emerging market issuers and working within a cross‑border, integrated team.

We require strong experience in ECM transactions, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a proven track record of high academic achievement. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Significant experience in equity capital markets transactions.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and high academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex ECM transactions including IPOs, placings, rights issues and other equity offerings.
• Support financings in collaboration with debt capital markets, banking and M&A teams.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, governance and market practices.
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Manage client relationships and deliver concise, commercially focused advice.
• Collaborate with cross‑border teams to service transactions end-to-end.

Skills

ECM experience

US practice

Drafting skills

Job description

Skadden’s Equity Capital Markets team in London seeks a US-qualified associate with 2–4 years’ PQE focused on ECM. The role emphasizes advising European and emerging market issuers and working within a cross‑border, integrated team.

We require strong experience in ECM transactions, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a proven track record of high academic achievement. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.