Securities & Capital Markets Associate - Public Company Focus

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of securities and capital markets experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will handle Exchange Act filings, offer documentation for equity and debt offerings, and counsel public companies on governance and disclosure issues.

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available, with locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C. A J.D. and bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing Exchange Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxies, Section 16).
• Represent issuers and underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including public and private deals.
• Counsel public companies on disclosure, governance, SEC reporting, and exchange compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise boards and management on governance and disclosure issues for public companies.
• Prepare registration statements and SEC comment letter responses for transactions.
• Support complex corporate transactions including M&A, tender offers, and strategic investments.
• Assist on capital markets transactions and related corporate matters in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Securities & capital markets

Drafting & reviewing filings

Governance & disclosure counseling

M&A & corporate transactions

Strong drafting & communication

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of securities and capital markets experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will handle Exchange Act filings, offer documentation for equity and debt offerings, and counsel public companies on governance and disclosure issues.

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are available, with locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C. A J.D. and bar admission are required.