Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive benefits package

High visibility with leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly motivated Capital Markets Associate Attorney for its New York office. The role offers direct client exposure and involvement in sophisticated securities transactions, regulatory matters, and capital-raising initiatives.

You will advise on public/private offerings, draft registration statements, and manage SEC filings while collaborating with partners on strategic deals. A NY bar and 3+ years of experience are required, with strong drafting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• 3+ years of capital markets and securities law experience.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on public and private securities offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, registered direct offerings, PIPE transactions, and private placements.
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, and related transaction documents.
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements.
• Counsel public companies on securities law compliance, disclosures, and governance issues.
• Conduct due diligence for securities offerings and corporate transactions.
• Assist with transaction execution from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on capital-raising initiatives.
• Research and analyze securities regulations and stock exchange requirements.

Skills

Capital markets

Securities law

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Take your capital markets career to the next level with sophisticated securities work, direct client exposure, significant deal responsibility, and outstanding long-term growth opportunities in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment!

Salary: $225,000 - $325,000 per year

A bit about us:

A premier law firm with a sophisticated securities and capital markets practice is seeking a highly motivated Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its growing New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with emerging growth companies, public issuers, investment banks, and institutional investors on complex securities transactions, regulatory matters, and strategic capital-raising initiatives.

Why join us?

• Salary: $225k - $325k/year depending on experience
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to advise innovative growth-stage and public company clients
• Exposure to sophisticated securities offerings and capital markets transactions
• High visibility with firm leadership and partners
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong career development and advancement opportunities

Job Details

• Advise clients on public and private securities offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, registered direct offerings, PIPE transactions, and private placements
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, and related transaction documentation
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements
• Counsel public companies regarding securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance issues
• Conduct legal due diligence for securities offerings and corporate transactions
• Assist with transaction execution from inception through closing
• Collaborate with partners and clients on strategic capital-raising initiatives
• Research and analyze securities regulations, stock exchange requirements, and legal developments
• Support publicly traded and emerging growth companies with ongoing reporting and regulatory matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar admission or eligibility for admission
• 3+ years of capital markets and securities law experience
• Prior law firm experience required
• Strong experience advising on securities offerings and SEC reporting requirements
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to exceptional client service

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.