Capital Markets (Securities): 4th-6th year

Cooley LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Accruing vacation and sick time

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Job summary

A leading law firm in Palo Alto is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience in Capital Markets (Securities). Ideal candidates should have a background in public securities offerings, corporate governance, and client relationship management, particularly within technology and life sciences sectors. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $260,000 to $365,000 per year, based on experience and location, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in capital markets and public securities.
• Experience with technology, consumer/retail, and life sciences sectors.
• High level of academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Represent companies in public securities offerings including IPOs.
• Manage client relationships and day-to-day work flow.
• Handle corporate governance and SEC compliance matters.

Skills

Public securities offerings

Corporate governance

Client relationship management

SEC reporting

Equity transactions

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Capital Markets (Securities): 3rd-5th year

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Cooley LLP has an opportunity available in its internationally recognized corporate practice; associates with three to five years of capital markets and public securities experience are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have experience (i) representing companies and/or 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; (ii) representing public companies in a wide variety of matters including corporate governance and SEC and exchange reporting and compliance; and (iii) managing client relationships and handling the day‑to‑day demands and work flow 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–$365,000. 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice