Mid-Level Corporate Associate – Capital Markets

The People Of: Professional Services; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Exceptional mentorship

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate to join its Capital Markets practice in Silicon Valley. This role involves representing issuers and advising on public and private offerings, with a focus on securities law compliance.

The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor, 2–6 years of capital markets experience at a law firm, and be comfortable managing complex matters. The position offers a competitive compensation package and flexibility for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of capital markets experience gained at a law firm.
• Strong background in public company representation and securities offerings.
• Admitted to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Represent issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings.
• Advise on securities law compliance under the Securities Act.
• Draft and review registration statements and SEC filings.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Securities law compliance

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Mid-Level Corporate Associate – Capital Markets (Confidential)
Location: Silicon Valley, California | Hybrid Flexibility

An elite, nationally recognized law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate to join its Capital Markets practice in Silicon Valley. This is a standout opportunity for an attorney who wants to work at the center of sophisticated public and private market transactions, advising innovative companies and major financial institutions on complex securities matters.

The Role

You will play a key role on high-profile transactions involving equity and debt securities, working closely with senior attorneys and clients on matters that demand technical excellence and commercial judgment. The practice is fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous—ideal for an associate who thrives on responsibility and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent issuers, investment banks, and underwriters in public and private offerings of equity, equity-linked, and debt securities
• Advise on securities law compliance under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Counsel companies on exchange listing requirements and governance considerations
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, and shelf filings
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and proxy statements
• Negotiate and draft underwriting, purchase, and related transaction agreements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• 2–6 years of capital markets experience gained at a law firm
• Strong background in public company representation and securities offerings
• Admitted to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction
• Detail-oriented, commercially minded, and comfortable handling complex matters with limited supervision

Why This Opportunity

• Exposure to marquee transactions and market-leading clients
• Meaningful responsibility and clear pathways for professional growth
• Collegial, high-performance culture with exceptional mentorship
• Competitive compensation package with top-of-market base salary range
• Flexibility for hybrid or remote work in accordance with firm policy

Advert Code: MLFS 157

To be considered, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.

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