Senior Associate, Equity Capital Markets

Howard Kennedy LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Kennedy LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Capital Markets practice within Corporate Transaction Services. You will contribute to growing our equity capital markets offering and work on IPOs, fundraisings, placings, and public M&A for UK and international clients.

The role involves advising on regulatory compliance, coordinating with brokers and advisers, and mentoring junior lawyers while developing your own practice in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in corporate and/or capital markets.
• Strong advisory experience on capital markets transactions and listed company matters.
• Solid understanding of UK capital markets regulations and related governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on equity capital markets transactions including IPOs and fundraisings.
• Oversee disclosure obligations and compliance with market rules.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents (admission documents, prospectuses, placing agreements).
• Manage due diligence and disclosure exercises.
• Coordinate brokers, nominated advisers, and accountants across transactions.
• Manage client relationships and provide commercially focused advice.
• Support business development and profile-raising activities.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.
• Ensure efficient matter management and pragmatic solutions.

Skills

ECM expertise

Capital markets knowledge

Drafting and drafting controls

Project management

Client relationship building

Commercial awareness

Business development interest

Team leadership/mentoring

Job description

Howard Kennedy LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Capital Markets practice within Corporate Transaction Services. You will contribute to growing our equity capital markets offering and work on IPOs, fundraisings, placings, and public M&A for UK and international clients.

The role involves advising on regulatory compliance, coordinating with brokers and advisers, and mentoring junior lawyers while developing your own practice in a dynamic team environment.