Capital Markets / Public Company Associate (Multi-Office)

DLA Piper; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join our capital markets group. The position focuses on public company reporting and governance, capital markets work, and advisory services for issuers and underwriters across life sciences, technology, and digital assets verticals.

Ideal candidates will have a JD and a minimum of four years’ public company and capital markets experience, with strong knowledge of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, and Nasdaq/NYSE governance

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state where you office.
• Strong research, analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support transactions and strategy.
• Draft legal documents, memos, contracts, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Assist and manage complex transactions from inception to completion.
• Interact with clients and internal teams to provide timely updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals to develop strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Collaboration

Judgment

Organizational skills

Education

JD

Law school degree

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

DLA Piper is seeking a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join our capital markets group. This associate will be practicing in the areas of public company reporting and compliance, corporate governance, capital markets, and working day to day with public companies. This is an opportunity for an associate to join a dynamic and growing securities practice within a leading global law firm focused on life science, technology, and digital asset verticals for innovative issuer and underwriter clients. This associate will support DLA Piper's national capital markets and public company advisory practice and experience working in a large firm is a plus. This position is open to all US locations.

Minimum Education

• JD


• Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state in which you are officing.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• Minimum 4 years of public company and capital markets experience.


• Experience working with public companies, with their on-going periodic reporting.


• Strong Knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange listing and governance requirements.


• Working with issuers, underwriters and other financial intermediaries in structuring and executing innovative and complex securities offerings and providing disclosure advice.


• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group.


• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.


• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.


• Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.


• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.


• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.


• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.


• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.


• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.


• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.


• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Good business and professional judgment.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.


• Conceptual thinking.


• Persuasive communication.


• Management skills.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;


• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;


• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;


• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;


• Foster positive work relationships;


• Comply with all firm policies and practices;


• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;


• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;


• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment -

The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Pay Transparency

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $420,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.