Senior Capital Markets & Public Companies Associate

DLA Piper; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join our capital markets group. The position focuses on public company reporting and governance, capital markets work, and advisory services for issuers and underwriters across life sciences, technology, and digital assets verticals.

Ideal candidates will have a JD and a minimum of four years’ public company and capital markets experience, with strong knowledge of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, and Nasdaq/NYSE governance

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state where you office.
• Strong research, analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support transactions and strategy.
• Draft legal documents, memos, contracts, and correspondence with high accuracy.
• Assist and manage complex transactions from inception to completion.
• Interact with clients and internal teams to provide timely updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals to develop strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Collaboration

Judgment

Organizational skills

Education

JD

Law school degree

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join our capital markets group. The position focuses on public company reporting and governance, capital markets work, and advisory services for issuers and underwriters across life sciences, technology, and digital assets verticals.

Ideal candidates will have a JD and a minimum of four years’ public company and capital markets experience, with strong knowledge of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, and Nasdaq/NYSE governance