Capital Markets Associate Attorney — Global IPOs

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, D.C. or New York. The role focuses on advising issuers, underwriters, and investors across a broad spectrum of capital markets transactions and securities law matters.

The candidate will work on IPOs, follow-ons, private placements, debt offerings, and cross-border transactions, with emphasis on governance, SEC reporting, and listing requirements.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing, or eligible to waive in
• 2–3 years of substantive experience in Securities Act 1933 transactions, Securities Exchange Act 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 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

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

Skills

Securities Act 1933

Securities Exchange Act 1934

Corporate governance

Drafting

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a leading AmLaw 50 firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, D.C. or New York. The role focuses on advising issuers, underwriters, and investors across a broad spectrum of capital markets transactions and securities law matters.

The candidate will work on IPOs, follow-ons, private placements, debt offerings, and cross-border transactions, with emphasis on governance, SEC reporting, and listing requirements.