Capital Markets / Securities Associate Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Capital Markets / Securities Associate Attorney in New York with 3+ years of experience. This role emphasizes leading corporate finance transactions and advising clients on securities law. Ideal candidates should have deep knowledge of relevant regulations and excellent drafting skills. The position offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth alongside respected practitioners in a high-performing environment with a robust pipeline of transactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of capital markets and securities experience with a law firm.
• Strong experience handling securities offerings and corporate transactional matters.
• Deep working knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, and applicable stock exchange regulations.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a wide range of corporate finance transactions.
• Advise on equity offerings, warrants, and convertible instruments.
• Counsel clients on securities law compliance and ongoing reporting requirements.
• Support alternative public market strategies including de-SPAC transactions.
• Draft and negotiate offering documents and securities filings.
• Partner closely with senior attorneys on complex transactions.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Securities law compliance

Drafting and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Capital Markets / Securities Associate Attorney

Location: New York

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Capital Markets / Securities Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its sophisticated corporate practice in New York.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile capital markets transactions and complex securities matters, advising a broad range of market participants including issuers, underwriters, investment banks, and institutional investors. The ideal candidate will be looking to deepen their experience in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where technical excellence and commercial judgment are highly valued.

This role offers substantial exposure to headline-making transactions and strategic advisory work, making it an excellent platform for attorneys looking to accelerate their growth in the capital markets space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and execute a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including public and private securities offerings
• Advise on equity offerings, warrants, convertible instruments, and at-the-market (ATM) programs
• Counsel clients on securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and ongoing reporting requirements
• Support alternative public market strategies, including de-SPAC transactions, reverse mergers, and direct listings
• Draft and negotiate offering documents, registration statements, transactional agreements, and related securities filings
• Partner closely with senior attorneys and clients on complex strategic transactions and regulatory matters

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of capital markets and securities experience with a law firm
• Strong experience handling securities offerings and broader corporate transactional matters
• Deep working knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, and applicable stock exchange regulationsExceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to join a high-performing capital markets platform with a strong pipeline of sophisticated transactional work. Attorneys in this team benefit from meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, strong mentorship, and a clear path for continued professional advancement.

Ideal for ambitious associates looking to build a long‑term career in securities and corporate finance while working alongside respected practitioners on market‑leading transactions.