US Capital Markets Lawyer

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ’s London office seeks a skilled US Capital Markets Associate to join a leading international law firm’s Capital Markets practice. The role focuses on high-yield debt offerings and cross-border transactions for issuers, banks and sponsors.

You will advise on debt offerings, Rule 144A and Regulation S, and complex cross-border financings, contributing to a high-quality, international platform.

Qualifications

• Class of 2021–2024 with 2–5 years PQE.
• Experience at a leading US or international law firm.
• Strong US capital markets experience, ideally with a focus on high-yield debt.
• Familiarity with Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience working on complex cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise issuers, investment banks and sponsors on high-yield bond offerings.
• Cover debt capital markets and international securities offerings.
• Assist on acquisition financings and refinancings.
• Support liability-management transactions, including tender/exchange offers.
• Prepare and review bond documentation, indentures and offering memoranda.
• Address US securities law aspects of cross-border financing transactions.

Skills

US capital markets

Cross-border transactions

Drafting skills

Job description

We are seeking a talented US Capital Markets Associate to join the London office of a leading international law firm.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Capital Markets practice, advising on a broad range of complex cross-border debt securities transactions, with a particular focus on high-yield debt offerings.

The Role

The role will involve advising issuers, investment banks and private equity sponsors on:

• High-yield bond offerings, including Rule 144A and Regulation S transactions.
• Debt capital markets and international securities offerings.
• Acquisition financings and refinancings.
• Liability management transactions, including tender offers and exchange offers.
• Bond documentation, indentures and offering memoranda.
• US securities law aspects of cross-border financing transactions.

Candidate Requirements

• Class of 2021–2024 (approximately 2–5 years' PQE).
• Experience at a leading US or international law firm.
• Strong experience in US capital markets, ideally with a focus on high-yield debt.
• Familiarity with Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience working on complex, cross-border transactions.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established London Capital Markets practice with a strong international platform, high-quality work and exposure to sophisticated transactions involving leading corporates, financial institutions and private equity sponsors.