Capital Markets Associate Attorney — IPOs, Debt & Governance

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Global wellness programs

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, DC, or New York. The ideal candidate will advise issuers, underwriters, investors and public companies on a broad range of capital markets transactions and securities law matters.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of securities experience, and a track record in public and private offerings, SEC reporting, and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from a top-tier law school.
• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing, or be eligible to waive in.
• 2–3 years of substantive securities Act/Exchange Act and governance experience.
• Experience representing issuers, underwriters, agents and financial institutions in equity/debt offerings.
• Experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, disclosure, governance, and listing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise issuers, underwriters and investors on equity capital markets transactions including IPOs, follow-ons, private placements and Rule 144A offerings.
• Represent clients in debt capital markets including investment-grade and high-yield debt.
• Counsel public companies on SEC reporting, disclosure, governance, and stock exchange listing requirements.
• Advise boards on shareholder engagement and governance best practices.
• Assist international issuers, underwriters, and investors with U.S. capital markets access and multi-jurisdictional offerings.
• Represent REITs and real estate companies in formation, structuring and capital-raising transactions.

Skills

JD from top-tier law school

2-3 years experience

Experience with issuers & underwriters

IPO/FOLLOW-ON/Debt offerings

Analytical & drafting skills

Team-oriented collaboration

Large firm experience preferred

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, DC, or New York. The ideal candidate will advise issuers, underwriters, investors and public companies on a broad range of capital markets transactions and securities law matters.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of securities experience, and a track record in public and private offerings, SEC reporting, and corporate governance.