Capital Markets Associate

5 Legal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal, a top AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks an associate to join its Capital Markets Team in Charlotte (or Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston or New York).

The ideal candidate should have 3–6 years of experience working on securities and capital markets transactions, including IPOs and other offerings, and experience representing public company issuers with SEC filings. A JD from a top law school and an entrepreneurial attitude are desired.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in securities and capital markets transactions.
• Experience representing public company issuers and drafting/reviewing SEC periodic reports.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school and entrepreneurial attitude.

Responsibilities

• Represent issuers in securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review SEC filings and periodic reports for public companies.
• Provide governance and compliance guidance to clients.

Skills

Securities transactions

Capital markets

IPO

Debt offerings

SEC reporting

Governance advice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Capital Markets Team in any of their Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, or New York offices.

The ideal candidate should have 3-6 years of experience working on securities and capital markets transactions (e.g., IPOs, other offerings of common stock, preferred stock or hybrid securities, and high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings). Candidates also should have experience representing public company issuers, including drafting and reviewing SEC periodic reports and other disclosures as well as consulting on governance matters. The candidate should have large firm experience, solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school, and an entrepreneurial attitude.