Capital Markets Attorney: 2nd-6th year

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking associates for its New York corporate practice with 3-6 years of experience in capital markets and public securities. Ideal candidates should represent companies in public offerings, manage governance, and have excellent client relationship skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $260,000-$390,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including four weeks of vacation and generous parental leave. Join a highly regarded law firm that values your expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in capital markets and public securities.
• Worked in the capital markets department of a national or international law firm.
• High level of academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in public securities offerings, including IPOs.
• Manage reporting and compliance matters for public companies.
• Handle day-to-day demands and workflow of multiple clients.

Skills

Experience in public securities offerings

Corporate governance knowledge

Client relationship management

Ability to handle sophisticated client needs

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Cooley LLP has an opportunity available in its internationally recognized corporate practice; associates with three to six years of capital markets and public securities experience are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates will have experience:

• Representing companies and underwriters in public securities offerings, including IPOs and other equity or equity‑linked transactions, with a focus on the technology, consumer/retail and life sciences sectors;
• Representing public companies in a wide variety of matters including corporate governance and SEC and exchange reporting and compliance;
• Managing client relationships and handling the day‑to‑day demands and workflow requirements of a variety of clients with sophisticated needs.

Ideal candidates will have worked in the capital markets department of a national or international law firm, and will have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000-$390,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.