Capital Markets Associate

5 Legal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join its Capital Markets Team in Houston (and other listed offices). The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience handling securities and capital markets transactions, including IPOs and debt offerings, with governance experience and SEC disclosures.

A strong academic record from a top law school and an entrepreneurial mindset are required.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in securities and capital markets transactions (IPOs, offerings)
• Experience representing public company issuers and drafting SEC reports
• Large firm background and entrepreneurial attitude

Responsibilities

• Assist with offerings of common stock, preferred stock, and debt securities
• Counsel on governance matters for issuer clients
• Draft and review material disclosures and regulatory filings

Skills

Capital markets

Securities

SEC reports

Governance

Education

J.D. from a top law school

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.