Associate / Attorney - Securities Regulation

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Retirement/401(k) benefits

Paid time off & firm holidays

Parental & family-care benefits

Pro bono & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is assisting a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full‑service law firm in Houston, TX, to hire a Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance Associate. The role offers sophisticated public and private securities work for issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions, with increasing responsibility and direct client exposure.

The successful attorney will draft and review complex documents, advise on SEC reporting and governance matters, and manage deal

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–6 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 deadlines.

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 complex capital markets transactions.
• Coordinate with attorneys across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Securities law drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Deal management

Job description

Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance Associate | Houston, TX | Firm Policy | 2–6 Years' Experience | $235,000–$390,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a Securities Regulation & Corporate Governance Associate to join its Houston, TX 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.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 2–6 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.
• ANDA, Hatch-Waxman or comparable life-sciences patent experience is advantageous.
• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $235,000–$390,000, 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 Houston, TX.

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.