Associate, Securities/Capital Markets

Latham & Watkins; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented associate to join their Capital Markets practice group. This role involves providing expert legal advice on securities law and capital markets transactions, including public offerings and private placements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate governance and registration requirements, along with excellent writing skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently. This firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for legal professionals looking to advance their careers in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Productivity Bonuses

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in securities law and capital markets transactions.
• Expertise in public securities offerings and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on registration requirements and manage capital markets transactions.
• Lead due diligence teams and draft offering documents.

Skills

Securities Law

Capital Markets Transactions

Public Securities Offerings

Private Placements/PIPEs

Corporate Governance

Drafting Registration Statements

Managing Due Diligence Teams

Excellent Writing Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an associate to join the Capital Markets practice group in our offices located in Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Denver, or Philadelphia, United States. Our Capital Markets team represents issuers, investment banks, investors, and other market participants in debt, equity, and structured transactions, as well as assisting investment banks with regulatory compliance and advisory engagements.

*Candidates must list the office in which they wish to be considered for in the requested cover letter.

We are seeking candidates with two to five years of experience in securities law advice and capital markets transactions.

Candidates should have specific expertise in securities and capital markets—in particular, familiarity with public securities offerings and private placements/PIPEs. Additional expertise with public company reporting obligations and corporate governance requirements is highly valued. The candidate must have experience advising on registration requirements, drafting registration statements and offering documents, managing transactions, leading due diligence teams, and managing specialists. The successful candidate also will have excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision. Faegre Drinker's Corporate Practice Group provides a full range of services to public and private companies, investment banks, private equity funds, and other financial institutions.

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $195,000 - $305,000. Actual initial salary will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

In alignment with applicable Colorado state law, applications for this role will be accepted through August 14th, 2025.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing collaborative firm, please apply online including your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet.