Corporate Attorney

Law Firms

New York (NY)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Paid time off

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking experienced Capital Markets Attorneys for a remote role based in New York. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school with active Bar membership in New York or New Jersey, and possess over 2 years of capital markets experience. This role involves advising on complex transactions and preparing SEC filings. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, along with bonuses and other benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Active membership in good standing with the New York or New Jersey Bar.
2+ years of capital markets and/or securities law experience at a top AmLaw firm or sophisticated in‑house legal department.
Deep working knowledge of SEC regulations and disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

Advise issuers, underwriters, and placement agents on a broad range of capital markets transactions.
Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, and related documents.
Prepare and manage SEC filings under the Securities Act of 1933.

Skills

Capital markets transactions

J.D. from an accredited law school

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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This range is provided by Law Firms. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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Legal Talent Specialist / Recruiting Manager / 6x President’s Club Winner

Our clients are seeking highly motivated Capital Markets Attorneys to join their growing corporate practice. This role focuses exclusively on U.S. and cross-border securities and capital markets transactions, representing issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in sophisticated public and private offerings. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.

This is a remote opportunity in New York - They also have similar role open in New Jersey.

This is a compelling opportunity for an attorney from a top-tier law firm who is seeking meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and high-impact deal work—without the constraints of a traditional law firm model.

Key Responsibilities

Advise issuers, underwriters, and placement agents on a broad range of capital markets transactions, including:
Initial public offerings (IPOs)
Follow‑on and registered direct offerings
Shelf registrations
SPAC transactions and de‑SPACs
PIPEs and private placements
Draft, review, and negotiate registration statements, prospectuses, private placement memoranda, underwriting agreements, warrant agreements, subscription agreements, and related disclosure documentation.
Prepare and manage SEC filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Forms S‑1, S‑3, 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and proxy statements.
Counsel public companies on:
Ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure obligations
Corporate governance matters
Insider trading policies and compliance programs
Stock exchange listing standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients to manage transactions from inception through closing.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school; Ivy League or top‑tier law school strongly preferred.
Active membership in good standing with the New York or New Jersey Bar.
2+ years of capital markets and/or securities law experience at a top AmLaw firm or sophisticated in‑house legal department.
Deep working knowledge of:
SEC regulations and disclosure requirements
NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards
Demonstrated experience handling public and private offerings, SEC filings, and complex disclosure matters.
Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.