Mid-level Capital Markets Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Mid-level Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its practice. The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in securities and capital markets transactions, with a strong background in representing public company issuers. This role involves drafting and reviewing SEC periodic reports and other disclosures, consulting on governance matters, and working on a variety of capital markets transactions. The ideal candidate will have large firm experience and solid academic credentials from a top-tier law school.

Duties:

• Represent public company issuers in capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review SEC periodic reports and other regulatory disclosures.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage and support the preparation and execution of IPOs, offerings of common stock, preferred stock, hybrid securities, and high-yield and investment grade debt offerings.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on complex securities matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay current with securities laws and market trends.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating transaction terms and documentation.
• Offer strategic advice to clients on capital markets and governance issues.

Requirements:

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• 3-7 years of experience in securities and capital markets transactions.
• Proven experience representing public company issuers.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and review SEC periodic reports and disclosures.
• Expertise in governance matters and regulatory compliance.
• Large firm experience with strong academic credentials.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of capital markets transactions, including IPOs and debt offerings.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing SEC filings and other regulatory documents.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
• Effective communication and client management abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.