Capital Markets Associate: IPOs, Debt & Cross‑Border Deals

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

Job summary

A leading AmLaw 50 law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, DC / New York. The role focuses on advising issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad array of securities transactions and governance matters.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of securities experience, and strong drafting and communication skills. Large-firm experience preferred and a collaborative mindset.

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 offerings of equity and/or debt securities.
• Experience advising public companies regarding SEC reporting obligations, disclosure requirements, corporate governance, and listing requirements.
• Familiarity with IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, Rule 144A offerings, investment-grade debt and high-yield debt transactions.
• Interest in working on sophisticated, high-profile transactions across industries and growth stages.
• Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills.

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 and high-yield offerings.
• Counsel public companies regarding SEC reporting obligations, disclosure requirements, governance matters, and listing requirements.
• Advise boards of directors and management on shareholder engagement and governance best practices.
• 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.
• Collaborate with corporate, finance, tax, and regulatory attorneys to execute complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented / collaborative

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

A leading AmLaw 50 law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Capital Markets Practice Group in Washington, DC / New York. The role focuses on advising issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad array of securities transactions and governance matters.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 2–3 years of securities experience, and strong drafting and communication skills. Large-firm experience preferred and a collaborative mindset.