Corporate Capital Markets Associate

Akerman LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Pre-tax transit or parking benefit

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of securities and capital markets experience to join its Corporate Practice Group.

The ideal candidate will have experience preparing and reviewing Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings; representing issuers and underwriters in equity and debt offerings; and counseling public companies on disclosure obligations, governance, SEC reporting, stock exchange compliance, and related securities

Qualifications

• Must have JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in jurisdiction of office location.
• Experience with Exchange Act filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K), and securities offerings is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Exchange Act filings and proxy statements.
• Represent issuers and underwriters in equity and debt offerings.
• Counsel public companies on governance, disclosure, and SEC reports.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Transaction management

Governance advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of securities and capital markets experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. Qualified candidates must have experience preparing and reviewing Exchange Act filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings; representing issuers and underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including public and private securities offerings; and counseling public companies on disclosure obligations, corporate governance, SEC reporting, stock exchange compliance, and related securities law matters. The ideal candidate will also have experience advising boards of directors and management teams on governance and disclosure issues, preparing registration statements and SEC comment letter responses, and supporting public company transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, tender offers, strategic investments, and other complex corporate transactions. Additional experience with capital markets transactions, joint ventures, private equity investments, and general corporate matters is a plus. Candidates should possess strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and ongoing compliance matters in a fast‑paced environment. This position can be located in the Firm’s Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C. offices. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school, and bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) in the jurisdiction of the resident office location. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available.

Annual base salary: $240,000 - $275,000. (Akerman LLP is not a lock‑step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (employee‑only contribution plan), and a pre‑tax transit or parking benefit (depending on location)).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.