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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A leading law firm in San Francisco seeks an Associate in its Capital Markets practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of public securities experience, including IPOs. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance and corporate governance matters. A J.D. from a recognized law school is required. This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $260,000-$365,000 along with generous benefits including vacation time, sick leave, and parental support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in capital markets and public securities.
• Experience with IPOs and equity-linked transactions.
• Ability to manage client relationships and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Represent companies in public securities offerings.
• Advise on corporate governance and SEC compliance.
• Handle day-to-day client demands.

Skills

Public securities offerings

Corporate governance

Client relationship management

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

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

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 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-$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, Law Practice