Securities & M&A Attorney (SPAC/IPO)

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking a corporate attorney to provide legal counsel on M&A, SPACs, and securities matters within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. You will draft and negotiate complex transaction documents, lead due diligence, and advise business and investment teams on governance and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited school with admission to practice in at least one U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm or financial institution.
• Strong due diligence experience on acquisitions, IPOs, and strategic transactions.
• Working knowledge of federal securities laws, SEC regulations, stock exchange requirements, and public company reporting obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and strategic counsel on corporate, securities and governance matters, including M&A, SPACs, and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to M&A, SPACs and securities offerings.
• Lead and manage due diligence efforts for transactions and capital markets activities.
• Advise business leaders and transaction teams on corporate law, securities law, and governance matters.
• Support preparation of registrations, prospectuses, proxy statements, and SEC filings for SPACs and other transactions.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Investment Banking to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Securities offerings

Capital markets

Corporate governance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Cantor Fitzgerald is seeking a corporate attorney to provide legal counsel on M&A, SPACs, and securities matters within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. You will draft and negotiate complex transaction documents, lead due diligence, and advise business and investment teams on governance and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited school with admission to practice in at least one U.S.