Mid-Level Capital Markets Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents an AmLaw 100 client in seeking a Capital Markets Associate (5-6 years) for Dallas, NYC, or Houston-based work. The role emphasizes public offerings, private placements, and active '34 Act reporting within a high-profile team.

The candidate will lead with strong drafting instincts, coordinate with bankers and in-house teams, and sit in good standing with bar admission in the chosen state.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of capital markets experience at a peer firm.
• Experience with public offerings and private placements, plus day-to-day '34 Act reporting and governance work.
• Strong drafting instincts and the ability to run point with bankers and in-house teams.
• Bar admission in the state where you plan to sit (and in good standing).

Responsibilities

• Public offerings and private placements of equity and debt securities
• Exchange Act reporting and ongoing disclosure (periodic reports, proxies, governance support)
• Coordination with specialists across finance, tax, and restructuring as transactions require

Skills

Strong drafting instincts

Run point with bankers and in-house

Leadership in capital markets

Governance and reporting awareness

Education

Bar admission in relevant state

Job description

Dallas, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

Capital Markets Associate (5-6 years) | Dallas (DFW) + Houston/NYC options

Public and Private Offerings

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring a senior associate for a capital markets team with a real footprint in Dallas, New York City or Houston. Recognized high-yield practice, including convertible and other debt offerings, with nationally noted leadership.

Role Summary

• Public offerings and private placements of equity and debt securities
• Exchange Act reporting and ongoing disclosure (periodic reports, proxies, governance support)
• Coordination with specialists across finance, tax, and restructuring as transactions require

Candidate Profile

• 5-6 years of capital markets experience at a peer firm
• Reps across offerings plus day-to-day '34 Act reporting and governance work
• Strong drafting instincts and the ability to run point with bankers and in-house teams
• Bar admission in the state where you plan to sit (and in good standing)

The firm's platform is active in high-yield and broader securities work, with meaningful issuer and investor-side exposure

• Senior associate seat with room to lead, not just execute
• Dallas, Houston and New York City are true home bases for the practice, not satellites