Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Hawkstone Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Six-figure bonus

Job summary

Hawkstone Search represents a prestigious AM100 law firm seeking a Capital Markets Associate in New York. The role focuses on sophisticated corporate transactions and capital markets work, offering clear partnership-track potential and exposure to high-quality client matters.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of relevant legal experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and an interest in developing expertise across the power and utilities sectors.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant legal experience in capital markets or corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting and analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated capital markets and corporate transactions.
• Assist with structuring, negotiation and execution of complex deals.
• Draft and review transaction documents and related legal materials.
• Conduct due diligence and support transaction management from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on client matters.
• Develop sector knowledge across power and utilities.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Corporate transactions

Drafting

Analytical skills

New York Bar readiness

Job description

Salary:

$225K–$365K + Competitive Benefits + Sign-on bonus (commonly six-figures)

Our client, a prestigious AM100 law firm, is looking to add a Capital Markets Associate to its growing New York corporate practice.

With a focus on sophisticated corporate transactions, high-quality client work, and a clear partnership-track opportunity, this is an excellent opportunity for an associate to develop their capital markets practice within an established team.

The firm is particularly interested in attorneys with 1–5 years of relevant experience who are keen to work on complex transactions, with exposure to the power and utilities industries considered an advantage, but not essential. Candidates with asset-backed or securitization experience are also encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

The practice advises on sophisticated corporate and capital markets transactions, offering associates the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and develop their technical expertise within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in capital markets or related corporate transactional work, excellent analytical and drafting skills, and an interest in developing their experience across complex transactions.

Experience in the power and utilities sector is preferred, although candidates without this background will also be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work on sophisticated capital markets and corporate transactions
• Assist with the structuring, negotiation and execution of complex deals
• Draft and review transaction documents, agreements and related legal materials
• Conduct due diligence and support transaction management from inception through closing
• Work alongside partners and senior attorneys on significant client matters
• Develop industry knowledge, particularly across the power and utilities sectors
• Support clients on a range of corporate financing and transactional matters

What They're Looking For:

• 1–5 years of relevant legal experience (Class of 2021–2024)
• Experience in capital markets or sophisticated corporate transactions
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical and writing skills
• An interest in developing within a specialist capital markets practice
• Power and utilities experience preferred, but not required
• Asset-backed securities or securitization experience is advantageous, but not essential
• New York Bar admission preferred, and required within one year of joining if not already admitted

What's on Offer:

• $225K–$365K base salary + common six figure bonus + sign on bonus
• Full-time, partnership-track associate position
• Exposure to sophisticated corporate and capital markets transactions
• Opportunity to develop sector expertise in power and utilities
• Collaborative team environment with experienced practitioners
• Competitive benefits and wellness package

All inquiries will be handled strictly confidentially.