Senior Public Company & Capital Markets Associate

DLA Piper; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join its national capital markets practice, handling public company reporting, governance and capital markets work. The role involves working with issuers and underwriters on complex offerings, providing disclosure advice, and supporting a leading global firm focused on life science, technology and digital assets across multiple offices.

A JD from an accredited law school and at least four years of relevant experience are required;

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of public company and capital markets experience.
• Experience working with public companies, with their on-going periodic reporting.
• Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as Nasdaq and NYSE listing and governance requirements.
• Working with issuers, underwriters and other financial intermediaries in structuring and executing innovative and complex securities offerings and providing disclosure advice.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Education

JD

Degree from an accredited law school

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a mid to senior-level corporate associate to join its national capital markets practice, handling public company reporting, governance and capital markets work. The role involves working with issuers and underwriters on complex offerings, providing disclosure advice, and supporting a leading global firm focused on life science, technology and digital assets across multiple offices.

A JD from an accredited law school and at least four years of relevant experience are required;