Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AmLaw 100 firm in Dallas is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its robust practice. The attorney will represent public and private companies, issuers, underwriters, investment banks, and financial institutions in complex capital markets and securities transactions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in capital markets or related corporate work, with J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Texas bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of capital markets, securities, or corporate transactional experience at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience representing public/private issuers, underwriters, investment banks, and financial institutions.
• Experience handling public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, incl. IPOs and follow-ons.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex capital markets and securities transactions.
• Draft and negotiate registration statements, offering documents, underwriting agreements, and related docs.
• Work directly with clients and deal teams, with significant client interaction and responsibility.

Skills

Capital markets

Securities

Corporate transactions

Drafting & negotiating

Client interaction

Communication skills

Due diligence

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas bar admission

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

Capital Markets Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $375,000+

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing public companies, private companies, investment banks, and other sophisticated clients in complex capital markets and securities transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of capital markets, securities, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing public companies, private companies, issuers, underwriters, investment banks, and financial institutions
• Experience handling public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and other capital raising transactions
• Experience advising clients regarding SEC reporting, Exchange Act compliance, securities law matters, and corporate governance
• Experience drafting and negotiating registration statements, offering memoranda, underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, and related transaction documentation
• Experience with private equity transactions, mergers & acquisitions, or general corporate matters is preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions while working directly with clients and deal teams
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated national capital markets platform
• Exposure to complex securities offerings and public company matters
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with leading issuers, financial institutions, and investment banks
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment