Capital Markets Associate — IPOs, Debt & Cross‑Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

HSA/FSA plans

Mentorship programs

Sponsorship programs

Flexible time away

Elder care support

Childcare support

Job summary

A major AmLaw 50 international firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, DC/New York. The role advises issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of securities transactions, governance matters, and cross-border offerings.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of securities experience, and experience representing issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions in equity

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an 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 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 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 experience

Public offerings

Cross-border transactions

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

A major AmLaw 50 international firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, DC/New York. The role advises issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of securities transactions, governance matters, and cross-border offerings.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of securities experience, and experience representing issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions in equity