Associate / Attorney - Capital Markets

Watts & Associates Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 415,000; Full time

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Job summary

Watts & Associates is representing a highly regarded AM Law 50 firm seeking a Capital Markets Associate in San Francisco, CA. The role targets 2nd–8th year lawyers with substantive capital markets experience and a track record in drafting, negotiating and coordinating complex transactional work.

You will draft and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents, coordinate diligence, signing and closing, advise clients on structure and risk, and collaborate across offices and practices

Qualifications

• 2nd–8th year of relevant experience in Capital Markets.
• Substantive capital markets experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.
• JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school and CA Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated Capital Markets matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate diligence, signing and closing processes across deal teams.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
• Collaborate across practices and offices on complex, time-sensitive matters.

Skills

Capital Markets

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Matter management

Education

JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school

CA Bar admission

Job description

Capital Markets Associate | AM Law 50 | Sophisticated Transactional Work | $230,000–$415,000 + benefits and bonuses | San Francisco, CA

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 multi-office law firm seeking a 2nd–8th year Capital Markets Associate to join its San Francisco, CA office.

This opportunity offers sophisticated corporate work with meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with experienced lawyers and exposure to complex client matters. The role is designed for a candidate who wants to deepen specialist expertise while building long-term client and practice-management capability.

Company Highlights

• AM Law 50 platform with the resources to support complex, high-value client matters.
• Established Corporate capability supported by a broader multi-office platform.
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on commercially significant matters.
• Cross-practice collaboration that broadens exposure beyond a single matter type.
• Strong environment for associate development through partner interaction and progressively greater responsibility.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated practice offering:

• Complex, high-value work aligned with the advertised specialty.
• Meaningful matter ownership and increasing responsibility.
• Direct collaboration with partners and client teams.
• Exposure to a broad range of matters within the relevant practice.
• A platform for continued technical development and long-term practice growth.

The Role

The successful candidate will support and lead key components of Capital Markets Associate matters, including:

• Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate diligence, signing and closing processes across deal teams.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
• Collaborate across practices and offices on complex, time-sensitive matters.

The role offers increasing responsibility as experience, judgment and client relationships develop.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Capital Markets Associate with:

• 2nd–8th year of relevant experience, consistent with the seniority sought for this search.
• Substantive experience relevant to Capital Markets Associate.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.
• A JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Admission to the California Bar and good standing.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $230,000–$415,000 + benefits & bonuses. Actual base compensation may depend on class year, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.