Houston Capital Markets Associate: Energy & Infrastructure

Clifford Chance LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance US LLP in Houston seeks a mid-level Capital Markets Associate to handle sophisticated debt and equity offerings, SPACs, and liability management. The role requires a strong J.D., Texas Bar eligibility, and 3+ years of relevant law firm experience representing issuers and underwriters.

The attorney will independently manage significant transaction workstreams, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and draft critical documents with a practical, business-focused approach.

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to the Texas Bar are required.
• Three+ years of capital markets and corporate transactions experience.
• Experience with debt and equity offerings, SPACs, and public securities offerings.
• Ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated domestic and international capital markets transactions.
• Draft and negotiate offering memoranda, registration statements, and related documents.
• Coordinate diligence and disclosure with clients, banks, and counsel.
• Lead portions of transactions and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide commercial judgment and practical, client-focused advice.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical thinking

Issue-spotting

Project management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Client-focused

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Texas Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Texas Bar

Job description

Clifford Chance US LLP in Houston seeks a mid-level Capital Markets Associate to handle sophisticated debt and equity offerings, SPACs, and liability management. The role requires a strong J.D., Texas Bar eligibility, and 3+ years of relevant law firm experience representing issuers and underwriters.

The attorney will independently manage significant transaction workstreams, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and draft critical documents with a practical, business-focused approach.