Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Confident Search Consultants; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 235 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Family-building benefits

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Gift programs to law schools

Résumé du poste

AmLaw 50 Firm in Washington, D.C./New York, NY seeks an Associate Attorney for its Capital Markets Practice Group to advise issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of securities transactions, governance matters, and cross-border offerings.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and a proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, large-firm environment.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2-3 years of substantive experience in Securities Act of 1933 transactions, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• Experience representing issuers, underwriters, agents, and financial institutions in public and private offerings of equity and/or debt securities.
• Experience advising public companies regarding SEC reporting obligations, disclosure requirements, corporate governance matters, and stock exchange listing requirements.
• Familiarity with IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, Rule 144A offerings, investment-grade debt offerings, high-yield debt offerings, and convertible securities transactions.
• Interest in working on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for clients across a wide range of industries and growth stages.
• Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Advise issuers, underwriters, and investors on equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, and Rule 144A offerings.
• Represent clients in debt capital markets transactions, including investment-grade debt issuances, high-yield debt offerings, and convertible securities transactions.
• Counsel public companies regarding SEC reporting and compliance obligations, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance matters.
• Advise boards of directors and management teams on shareholder engagement, governance best practices, and stock exchange listing requirements.
• Assist international issuers, underwriters, and investors with U.S. capital markets access and multi-jurisdictional offerings.
• Represent public and private REITs and real estate companies in formation, structuring, and capital-raising transactions across a broad range of asset classes.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, finance, tax, and regulatory practices to execute complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Connaissances

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in applicable jurisdicti

2-3 years securities experience

Experience representing issuers/underw

SEC reporting and governance knowledge

IPO / 144A / private placements

Collaborative / team oriented

Strong drafting & analytical skills

Large law firm experience preferred

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

CAPITAL MARKETS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Washington, D.C./New York, NY

An international AmLaw 50 international firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Capital Markets Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly regarded team advising issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of capital markets transactions, securities law matters, corporate governance issues, and cross-border offerings. The practice serves clients ranging from emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 corporations, major financial institutions, and leading real estate sponsors.

Candidate Profile

• JDfrom atop-tier law schoolwith anexcellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction., in good standing, orare eligible to waive in.
• 2-3 years of substantive experience in Securities Act of 1933 transactions, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, and corporate governance matters
• Experience representing issuers, underwriters, agents, and financial institutions in public and private offerings of equity and/or debt securities
• Experience advising public companies regarding SEC reporting obligations, disclosure requirements, corporate governance matters, and stock exchange listing requirements
• Familiarity with IPOs, follow‑on offerings, private placements, Rule 144A offerings, investment‑grade debt offerings, high‑yield debt offerings, and convertible securities transactions
• Interest in working on sophisticated, high‑profile transactions for clients across a wide range of industries and growth stages
• Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Large law firm experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Advise issuers, underwriters, and investors on equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow‑on offerings, private placements, and Rule 144A offerings
• Represent clients in debt capital markets transactions, including investment‑grade debt issuances, high‑yield debt offerings, and convertible securities transactions
• Counsel public companies regarding SEC reporting and compliance obligations, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance matters
• Advise boards of directors and management teams on shareholder engagement, governance best practices, and stock exchange listing requirements
• Assist international issuers, underwriters, and investors with U.S. capital markets access and multi‑jurisdictional offerings
• Represent public and private REITs and real estate companies in formation, structuring, and capital‑raising transactions across a broad range of asset classes
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, finance, tax, and regulatory practices to execute complex domestic and cross‑border transactions

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a market‑leading Capital Markets practice that operates at the forefront of securities offerings, public company advisory work, and corporate governance matters. The group advises clients on sophisticated domestic and international transactions, providing associates with meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and hands‑on experience from the earliest stages of their careers. The firm is committed to providing clear advancement frameworks, robust training resources, and the support needed to build a successful and sustainable practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $260,000, commensurate with experience and class year.

• Discretionary meritbonus eligibility.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA/FSA plans; flexible time away; mentorship and sponsorship programs; and backup elder and childcare.

• Additional Perks: Include family‑building benefits (adoption and fertility treatments), employer‑matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations, global wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and health care advocates, among others.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.