Capital Markets Associate — NYC: IPOs, SPACs & Cross-Border

White & Case LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Vacation and parental leave

Job summary

White & Case LLP in New York seeks a mid-level Associate in Capital Markets with significant US equity capital markets experience, including IPOs, SPACs, PIPEs, ATMs, and related governance matters. You will work on domestic and cross-border transactions, advising issuers, underwriters and financial institutions.

The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and collaboration across practices, with opportunities for professional development and long-term growth in a top-tier

Qualifications

• JD or LL.M./foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility) in good standing.
• Approximately 4+ years of relevant law firm or in-house transactional experience.
• Experience advising on equity and/or debt capital markets transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and disclosure requirements for public companies.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private companies, underwriters and financial institutions on a wide range of capital markets transactions (IPOs, follow-ons, SPACs, direct listings, PIPEs, ATMs).
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation such as registration statements, prospectuses and underwriting agreements.
• Support public company clients with ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure matters.
• Take ownership of drafting processes and coordinate execution with partners and clients.
• Collaborate across finance, tax, regulatory, IP and M&A practices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to client alerts and SEC comment letters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

White & Case LLP in New York seeks a mid-level Associate in Capital Markets with significant US equity capital markets experience, including IPOs, SPACs, PIPEs, ATMs, and related governance matters. You will work on domestic and cross-border transactions, advising issuers, underwriters and financial institutions.

The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and collaboration across practices, with opportunities for professional development and long-term growth in a top-tier