Corporate Associate - AM LAW 100

Lateral Link; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pro bono program access

Excellent benefits and wellness

Job summary

Lateral Link seeks a high-caliber associate to join its Corporate group in Nashville. The role focuses on sophisticated derivatives, equity derivatives, and capital markets work in a hybrid setting with remote opportunities at times of the year.

Ideal candidates are J.D. holders from top law schools with capital markets experience, strong transactional skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, elite firm environment.

Qualifications

• Requires J.D. from leading law school.
• Prior Capital Markets experience preferably at a national law firm.
• Candidates with a general transactional background and interest in Capital Markets will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Structuring & Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating complex derivative instruments, including equity-linked products, credit derivatives, and interest rate swaps.
• Equity Derivatives: Lead work on accelerated share repurchases (ASRs), call spreads, and collar transactions.
• Regulatory Advisory: Guidance on evolving regulatory landscape affecting derivatives market.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Derivatives drafting

Regulatory advisory

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from a leading law school

Job description

We are currently working with an elite law firm, who is looking to hire a high-caliber associate to join its growing Corporate group in Nashville. This team handles sophisticated, groundbreaking legal work and offers a dynamic environment for attorneys to shape their career trajectories.

This role will involve:

• Structuring & Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating complex derivative instruments, including equity-linked products, credit derivatives, and interest rate swaps.
• Equity Derivatives: Lead work on accelerated share repurchases (ASRs), call spreads, and collar transactions.
• Regulatory Advisory: Providing guidance on the evolving regulatory landscape affecting the derivatives market.

Requirements

• J.D. from a leading law school.
• Prior Capital Markets experience - ideally gained at a national law firm.
• Candidates with a general transactional background and a demonstrated interest in Capital Markets will also be considered.
• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
• Close to market compensation:depending on experience and skills.
• Lateral associates participate in an enhanced mentor program tailored to the unique needs of experienced attorneys during professional transitions.
• A hybrid working model with additional remote work opportunities during specified periods of the year.
• Access to an extensive pro bono program where attorneys receive full credit for time devoted to community legal needs.
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs.