Capital Markets Associate Attorney — Elite Firm, IPOs

Accounting Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Family-building benefits

Global wellness programs

Job summary

An international AmLaw 50 firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, D.C./New York, NY. You will advise issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of capital markets transactions and governance issues.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, 2–3 years of securities and governance experience, and a track record representing issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings.

Qualifications

• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing, or are 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise issuers, underwriters, and investors on equity capital markets transactions.
• Represent clients in debt capital markets transactions and offerings.
• Counsel public companies on SEC reporting and governance obligations.
• Advise boards on shareholder engagement 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 capital-raising transactions across asset classes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute complex domestic and cross‑border transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

An international AmLaw 50 firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, D.C./New York, NY. You will advise issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of capital markets transactions and governance issues.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, 2–3 years of securities and governance experience, and a track record representing issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings.