Junior to Mid-Level Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Title: Junior to Mid-Level Capital Markets Associate Attorney
Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm based in New York City is seeking a skilled Junior to Mid-Level Associate for their Capital Markets Group. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients from various industries, handling complex public and private equity and debt offerings, SEC filings, and corporate governance matters. The role will involve close collaboration with a dynamic team, where the ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical legal expertise and client management skills.

Duties:

• Advise clients on public and private equity and debt offerings, including IPOs and follow-on offerings.
• Manage proxy statements, S-4 registration statements, and business combination transactions.
• Interface with the SEC and other regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Assist in ongoing reporting requirements for public companies, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements.
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to public companies on corporate governance issues.
• Work with both issuers and underwriters, guiding their capital market transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents while maintaining high attention to detail.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in capital markets, focusing on public and private equity and debt offerings.
• Familiarity with SEC filings and ongoing reporting obligations under the ’34 Act for public companies.
• Experience in business combination transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and proxy statements.
• Strong client management, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to grow and retain client relationships.
• Admission to the New York Bar.

Education:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of capital markets regulations.
• Excellent client-facing skills and the ability to manage multiple clients.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle complex transactions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401K with employer contributions.
• Generous vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs are available in certain markets.

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