Capital Markets Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; California; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Full benefits

Mentorship and client exposure

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Capital Markets Associate (2–6 PQE) to join its leading Capital Markets Practice Group. The role focuses on high-profile, cross-border transactions for U.S. and international issuers and underwriters.

You will work on IPOs, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, SPACs, PIPEs, and other complex offerings, with significant client interaction and mentorship from partners.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of capital markets and corporate transactional work.
• Public and private securities offerings experience, including SEC-registered transactions and Rule 144A/Reg S offerings.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Active California Bar membership or eligibility to waive in.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-profile and cross-border capital markets transactions.
• Represent U.S. and international issuers and underwriters on IPOs, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, SPACs, REITs, PIPEs, and other securities offerings.
• Work on domestic and cross-border deals with direct partner mentorship and client contact from day one.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

California Bar eligibility

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Capital Markets Associate – 2–6 PQE – Los Angeles

A leading Am Law Global 100 firm is conducting a confidential search for a talented Capital Markets Associate (2–6 PQE) to join its Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nationally recognized and rapidly growing Capital Markets Practice Group.

The Opportunity

You’ll handle high-profile and cross-border capital markets transactions across a range of industries. The role involves representing both U.S. and international issuers and underwriters on IPOs, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, registered direct offerings, SPACs, REITs, PIPEs, and other sophisticated securities offerings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–6 years of experience in capital markets and corporate transactional work
• Prior experience with public and private securities offerings, including SEC-registered transactions and Rule 144A/Regulation S offerings
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Active California Bar membership or eligibility to waive in
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Why Consider This Role?

• Join a top-ranked global Capital Markets practice with substantial deal flow
• Enjoy direct partner mentorship and client contact from day one
• Work on both domestic and cross-border deals
• Highly competitive salary range: $250,000–$400,000, plus discretionary bonuses and full suite of benefits
• Inclusive and diverse firm culture focused on professional growth