Associate General Counsel, Equity Capital Markets

Millennium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium seeks an Associate General Counsel in New York to lead legal workstreams across its ECM activities and investment transactions.

You will advise on securities matters, manage end-to-end deal execution, and collaborate with investment professionals, Risk, Compliance, and Accounting to structure and close transactions. A minimum of five years’ experience is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in corporate or capital markets law at a major U.S. firm or in-house.
• Deep experience across capital markets transactions including PIPEs, SPACs, offerings, and equity-linked products.
• Strong knowledge of the Securities Act/Exchange Act and hedge fund regulations.
• Experience with venture/growth equity investments is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise on equity capital markets transactions from origination through closing.
• Independently manage end-to-end deal execution, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Partner directly with senior legal colleagues, investment professionals, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Tax, and Accounting.
• Advise on federal securities law matters, SEC reporting, beneficial ownership, and governance matters.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, counterparties, and other stakeholders

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic judgment

Legal risk management

Organization & prioritization

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

The Legal Department provides legal advice and guidance globally across all aspects of Millennium’s business and operations. The team manages the legal aspects of firm initiatives and a broad range of legally intensive projects, partnering across the organization and overseeing relationships with external legal advisors worldwide. As an Associate General Counsel, you will support and lead legal workstreams across the firm’s equity capital markets franchise and related investment activities.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on equity capital markets and related investment transactions from origination through closing, across a broad range of products and transaction structures
• Independently manage end-to-end deal execution, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing / settlement
• Partner directly with senior legal colleagues, investment professionals, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Tax, and Accounting to structure and execute investment transactions
• Advise on federal securities law matters, and support the firm on investor-side SEC reporting, beneficial ownership, and corporate governance matters, including obligations under Sections 13 and 16
• Manage relationships with external counsel, counterparties, and other internal and external transaction stakeholders

What You Bring

• At least five years of experience in a corporate or capital markets practice at a major U.S. law firm, or within the legal department of an investment adviser or investment bank managing ECM activities
• Deep experience across capital markets and related transactions, including PIPEs, SPACs, convertible and structured equity and debt offerings, crossover investments, registered offerings, Rule 144A/Regulation S placements, and related equity-linked products
• Strong command of the relevant provisions of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act, as well as an understanding of the securities regulations applicable to hedge funds, including the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act
• Experience with venture and growth equity investments, debt capital markets, and joint ventures is a plus
• Sound understanding of legal considerations related to material nonpublic information, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary duties
• Strategic judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, organized, and efficient approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Salary Range

Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000, which is specific to New York City and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.