Capital Markets Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth is seeking an experienced attorney to handle sophisticated corporate finance transactions, including public securities offerings as issuer’s or underwriters’ counsel, and general corporate and governance matters.

Candidates should have a strong academic record and exceptional analytical and communication skills, with licensure in the applying jurisdiction preferred and expected within one year of joining the firm; direct engagement with partners and teams is a key feature of

Qualifications

• Advising public companies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Strong academic record and exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Experience handling sophisticated corporate finance transactions.
• Licensure in the applying jurisdiction within one year of joining.
• Direct engagement with partners and associates on cutting-edge transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated corporate finance transactions as issuer’s or underwriters’ counsel.
• Advise on capital markets, governance matters, and general corporate work.
• Collaborate with partners, counsel, and associates on transactions.
• Engage with public companies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Team collaboration

Education

JD/LLB or equivalent

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Overview

• The role handles sophisticated corporate finance transactions, including public securities offerings as issuer’s or underwriters’ counsel, and general corporate and corporate governance matters.
• Significant experience advising public companies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is ideal.
• Candidates require a strong academic record and exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• The role offers direct engagement with partners, counsel, and associates on cutting-edge transactions.
• The firm's Capital Markets practice group collaborates with leading industry groups: Energy, Financial Services, Real Estate Investment & Finance, and Retail and Consumer Products.
• Licensure in the applying jurisdiction is preferred and required within one year of joining the firm.