Associate / Attorney - Securities

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a highly regarded Am Law 100 global firm seeking a Capital Markets (Securities) Associate in Los Angeles, CA. You will handle sophisticated equity and debt offerings for issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of substantive matters, direct access to partners, and exposure to cross‑practice collaboration within a premier capital markets practice.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–7 years of substantive capital markets and securities experience.
• Experience handling public and private securities offerings and public-company matters for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet demanding deadlines, with effective client communication.
• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly.

Responsibilities

• Represent issuers, underwriters and financial institutions in public and private securities offerings.
• Draft and review registration statements, offering documents, underwriting agreements and related materials.
• Advise public companies on SEC reporting, exchange compliance, governance and disclosure matters.
• Manage deal processes, due diligence and client relationships across sophisticated capital-markets transactions.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Capital markets

Securities offerings

Drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Capital Markets (Securities) Associate | Los Angeles, CA | Firm Policy | 3rd–7th Year | $260,000–$420,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 global full-service law firm seeking a Capital Markets (Securities) Associate to join its Los Angeles, CA platform.

This opportunity offers sophisticated public and private securities offerings and public-company matters for issuers, underwriters, public companies and financial institutions within a nationally recognised capital markets and securities practice.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• - Am Law 100 global full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.
• - Recognised practice strength across capital markets and securities and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.
• - Established team advising issuers, underwriters, public companies and financial institutions on complex, high-value matters.
• - Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.
• - Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.
• - Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• - Sophisticated public and private securities offerings and public-company matters for issuers, underwriters, public companies and financial institutions.
• - Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
• - Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
• - Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised capital markets and securities practice.
• - A credible platform for long‑term progression and advancement.

The Role

• - Represent issuers, underwriters and financial institutions in public and private securities offerings.
• - Draft and review registration statements, offering documents, underwriting agreements and related transaction materials.
• - Advise public companies on SEC reporting, exchange compliance, corporate governance and disclosure matters.
• - Manage deal processes, due diligence and client relationships across sophisticated capital‑markets transactions.
• - Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• - Approximately 3–7 years of substantive capital markets and securities experience.
• - Experience handling public and private securities offerings and public‑company matters for sophisticated clients.
• - Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• - The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• - Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law‑firm environment.
• - Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $260,000–$420,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• - Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• - Life and disability insurance.
• - Retirement and 401(k) benefits.
• - Paid time off and firm holidays.
• - Parental and family‑care benefits.
• - Professional‑development and continuing legal education support.
• - Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangement

The position is available in Los Angeles, CA.

Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements.

Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe.