Financial Markets Associate

Sterling St James LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC is seeking a Capital Markets Associate for a hybrid role in New York or New Jersey. The attorney will support a national Capital Markets and Public Company Advisory practice, focusing on SEC reporting, governance, and capital markets transactions with large-cap and mid-cap public companies.

Prior AmLaw 100 experience is preferred. The candidate should have a J.D., bar admission in NY or NJ, and at least 3 years of capital markets experience, with strong client-relations

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission in NY or NJ are required.
• Minimum 3 years of capital markets experience with large-cap/mid-cap public companies.
• Strong knowledge of Securities Act, Exchange Act, and listing standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise public company clients on SEC reporting obligations and ongoing compliance.
• Prepare, review, and file periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and proxy statements.
• Counsel boards on governance and Nasdaq/NYSE listing requirements.
• Support a broad range of capital markets transactions and securities offerings.
• Draft complex transaction documents and client memoranda; manage deals from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas; stay current on securities laws and market developments.

Skills

Capital markets

Public company advisory

SEC reporting

Corporate governance

Client relations

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission: NY or NJ

Job description

Capital Markets Associate (New York or New Jersey) – Hybrid

Our client is seeking a Corporate Associate with significant capital markets and public company experience to join its growing Securities Practice in either New York or New Jersey. This attorney will support the firm’s national Capital Markets and Public Company Advisory practice, advising innovative public company clients, with a particular focus on SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions. Prior experience at a large law firm is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public company clients on SEC reporting obligations and ongoing compliance matters.

• Prepare, review, and file:

  • Periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K)
  • Proxy statements
  • Section 13 and Section 16 filings

• Counsel boards of directors and senior management on corporate governance and Nasdaq/NYSE listing requirements.

• Support a broad range of capital markets transactions and securities offerings.

• Conduct legal research and draft sophisticated legal documents, including transaction documents and client memoranda.

• Manage complex transactions from inception through closing.

• Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals across multiple practice areas.

• Stay current on securities laws, SEC regulations, and market developments.

• Participate in professional development, firm initiatives, and pro bono activities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Admission to practice law in New York or New Jersey.

• Minimum of 3 years of capital markets experience.

• Experience advising large-cap and mid-cap public companies.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Securities Act of 1933
  • Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
  • Nasdaq and NYSE listing standards and corporate governance requirements

• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is strongly preferred.

• Experience advising public companies on securities law and governance matters.

• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.

• Manage sophisticated capital markets matters independently.

Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment

• Salary: $265,000–$435,000 annually, based on experience and geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Hybrid work arrangement in New York or New Jersey