Corporate Capital Markets Associate

Akerman LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Profit Sharing

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 handle Exchange Act filings and represent issuers and underwriters in offerings, while advising public companies on governance and disclosure obligations.

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available. The successful candidate will have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and bar admission (or eligibility) in the jurisdiction of the

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and analytical abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and ongoing compliance matters.
• Experience with securities and capital markets matters in a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Exchange Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16).
• Represent issuers and underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including public and private deals.
• Advise boards of directors on governance and disclosure issues; respond to SEC comments.
• Support M&A activity, tender offers, joint ventures, and private equity investments.
• Counsel on governance, SEC reporting, stock exchange compliance and related matters.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

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 resident office location. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available.

Annual base salary: $270,000 - $320,000.. 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, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a pre-tax transit or parking benefit (depending on location).

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• 2026 Law Firm of the Year for LBO and Private Equity (Best Lawyers)
• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

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.

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