Junior Capital Markets Associate

BJRC Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market compensation consistent with top New York firms

Collaborative work environment

Strong mentorship

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a 2nd–3rd year associate for its Capital Markets group in New York City. This role involves advising issuers and underwriters on U.S. capital markets transactions, drafting key documentation, and providing SEC compliance advice. The firm offers significant client exposure, early responsibility, and a collaborative environment with strong mentorship. Ideal candidates will have experience in IPOs and debt transactions and be members of the New York Bar or have imminent admission.

Qualifications

• 2nd–3rd year associate with experience in U.S. capital markets transactions.
• Member in good standing of the New York Bar (or admission imminent).
• Strong exposure to IPOs, follow-on offerings, and Rule 144A / Reg S debt transactions.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Solid academic background from a recognized institution.
• Member in good standing of the New York Bar (or admission imminent).

Responsibilities

• Advise issuers and underwriters in U.S. capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review transactional documentation.
• Provide advice on SEC reporting requirements and compliance.
• Collaborate closely in a team-oriented environment.
• Assist clients with stock exchange and corporate governance matters.
• Collaborate with partners and associates in a high-performance, team-oriented environment.
• Role based in New York City as a full-time associate.

Skills

Experience in U.S. capital markets transactions

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Strong commercial judgment

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Solid academic background from a recognized institution

Member in good standing of the New York Bar

Job description

Our client is a leading international law firm with a highly regarded Capital Markets practice in New York. The firm advises corporate issuers and underwriters on sophisticated U.S. and cross-border securities transactions, including equity and debt offerings, SEC reporting matters, and corporate governance issues.

Known for its collaborative and intellectually rigorous culture, the firm offers associates meaningful responsibility, direct partner access, and exposure to complex, high-value transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise issuers and underwriters in a broad range of U.S. capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and debt offerings (Rule 144A / Regulation S)
• Work on investment-grade and high-yield debt transactions
• Draft and review key transactional documentation, including:
• Registration statements (S-1, S-3)
• Offering memoranda
• Underwriting agreements
• Purchase agreements
• Provide advice on SEC reporting requirements and securities law compliance
• Assist clients with stock exchange and corporate governance matters
• Collaborate closely with partners and associates in a high-performance, team-oriented environment
• Full-time associate position based in New York City
• Part of a dynamic and busy Capital Markets group
• Significant client exposure and early responsibilityCollaborative, non-siloed environment with strong mentorship
• Market compensation consistent with top New York firms

Requirements

• 2nd–3rd year associate with experience in U.S. capital markets transactions
• Experience representing issuers or underwriters
• Strong exposure to IPOs, follow-on offerings, and Rule 144A / Reg S debt transactions
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Strong commercial judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Solid academic background from a recognized institution
• Member in good standing of the New York Bar (or admission imminent)