Strategic Capital Markets & Securities Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Capital Markets / Securities Associate Attorney in New York with 3+ years of experience. This role emphasizes leading corporate finance transactions and advising clients on securities law. Ideal candidates should have deep knowledge of relevant regulations and excellent drafting skills. The position offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth alongside respected practitioners in a high-performing environment with a robust pipeline of transactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of capital markets and securities experience with a law firm.
• Strong experience handling securities offerings and corporate transactional matters.
• Deep working knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, and applicable stock exchange regulations.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a wide range of corporate finance transactions.
• Advise on equity offerings, warrants, and convertible instruments.
• Counsel clients on securities law compliance and ongoing reporting requirements.
• Support alternative public market strategies including de-SPAC transactions.
• Draft and negotiate offering documents and securities filings.
• Partner closely with senior attorneys on complex transactions.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Securities law compliance

Drafting and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Capital Markets / Securities Associate Attorney in New York with 3+ years of experience. This role emphasizes leading corporate finance transactions and advising clients on securities law. Ideal candidates should have deep knowledge of relevant regulations and excellent drafting skills. The position offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth alongside respected practitioners in a high-performing environment with a robust pipeline of transactions.