Associate / Attorney - Securities

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement and 401(k)

Job summary

Watts & Associates is partnering with an Am Law 100 national law firm to recruit a Corporate Associate specializing in Securities and Capital Markets. The role offers hybrid/remote consideration and exposure to sophisticated public offerings for issuers, underwriters, public companies and financial institutions.

Based in the U.S., the position requires approximately 3–5 years of capital markets experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes matters with senior

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 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.
• Strong academic credentials and admission in the relevant jurisdiction, or eligible 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 transaction materials.
• Advise public companies on SEC reporting, exchange compliance, corporate governance and disclosure.
• 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 experience

Job description

Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets | Multiple U.S. Offices | Hybrid / Remote Considered | 3–5 Years' Experience | $180,000–$300,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets to join its Multiple U.S. Offices 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 national 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

This is an opportunity to join a well-established capital markets and securities practice offering:

• 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

The successful attorney will support and lead key components of capital markets and securities matters, including:

• 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

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 3–5 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 $180,000–$300,000, 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 Chicago, IL / Boulder, CO / Denver, CO / Dallas, TX / Washington, DC / Des Moines, IA / Florham Park, NJ / Princeton, NJ / Fort Myers, FL / Fort Wayne, IN / Indianapolis, IN / Los Angeles, CA / San Francisco, CA / Minneapolis, MN / New York, NY / Philadelphia, PA / Scottsdale, AZ / Wilmington, DE.

The firm follows a hybrid office model, with remote arrangements considered for exceptional candidates in approved markets.

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

Apply in Confidence

All discussions will be handled in strict confidence.