Associate - Capital Markets

Riverforest-Connections-Private-Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverforest-Connections-Private-Limited, a leading AmLaw100 firm in New York, seeks an Associate in Capital Markets to support public company clients.

You will advise on SEC compliance, draft 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings, participate in governance matters, and help execute diverse securities offerings from structuring to closing. Candidates should have 5+ years in capital markets and be NY/NJ bar admitted, with a JD from a top law school.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York or New Jersey bar admission.
• Minimum 5+ years in capital markets and securities law.
• Experience counseling mid- to large-cap publicly traded companies.

Responsibilities

• Advise public corporate clients on SEC regulatory compliance and reporting mandates.
• Draft and submit key regulatory filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and proxy statements.
• Prepare Section 13 and Section 16 beneficial ownership reports.
• Provide strategic counsel on corporate governance and listing standards.
• Assist with capital markets transactions and securities offerings.
• Oversee end-to-end deal execution from structuring to closing.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas and offices.
• Monitor SEC developments and trends in securities law.

Skills

Capital Markets

SEC Regulations

Corporate Governance

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading AmLaw100 legal firm requires - Associate Capital Markets

Candidate Profile

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Current experience at an Am Law 100 firm

Key Responsibilities

Advise public corporate clients on SEC regulatory compliance and reporting mandates.

Draft, review, and submit key regulatory filings, including:

Periodic SEC disclosures (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K)

Proxy statements

Section 13 and Section 16 beneficial ownership reports

Provide strategic counsel to boards of directors and executive leadership on corporate governance frameworks and NYSE/Nasdaq stock exchange listing standards.

Assist in executing diverse capital markets transactions and securities offerings.

Perform legal research and draft complex transaction documentation, agreements, and client advisories.

Oversee end-to-end deal execution, managing transactions from structuring through to closing.

Partner effectively with attorneys and cross-functional teams across various practice areas and offices.

Monitor trends, regulatory updates, and emerging developments across securities law and SEC guidelines.

Engage actively in ongoing professional development and industry initiatives.

Qualifications

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of the New York or New Jersey State Bar.

Experience: 5+ years of dedicated capital markets and securities law practice.

Client Advisory: Demonstrated background counseling mid- to large-cap publicly traded corporations.

Regulatory Expertise: In-depth understanding and practical command of the Securities Act of 1933 (along with related SEC rules and disclosure regulations).

Skills :

Capital Markets,SEC Regulations,Corporate Governance,Securities Exchange Act of 1934