Lateral Corporate - Capital Markets Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking an associate with extensive experience in capital markets to join its Corporate Capital Markets team in New York. This role will focus on U.S. securities offerings, providing the opportunity to work on high-profile transactions while offering the potential for significant professional growth and client interaction.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on U.S. securities offerings, including public and private equity offerings, debt offerings, and related capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review offering documents, including prospectuses, registration statements, and securities filings.
• Assist with compliance matters related to securities law and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in structuring and executing capital markets transactions.
• Liaise with clients and assist in providing strategic legal advice regarding capital markets matters.
• Stay current with relevant changes in securities law and market trends.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in capital markets, with a focus on U.S. securities offerings.
• Strong understanding of securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related regulations.
• Proven experience in drafting and reviewing capital markets offering documents and SEC filings.
• Ability to manage complex projects and transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school (Class years 2019–2022 preferred).

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to apply.

Skills:

• Expertise in capital markets transactions, particularly U.S. securities offerings.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of securities laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work independently.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Strong client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance and performance-based discretionary bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.