Corporate Associate Public Companies and Capital Markets

Job Overview:
An elite law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join its Capital Markets and Public Company Advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to advise high-growth and established public companies on SEC compliance, corporate governance, and securities offerings. The position also includes transactional work with issuers and investment banks, including IPOs, PIPEs, and ATM offerings. Candidates with experience advising technology and life sciences companies are highly encouraged to apply.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Advise public companies on:

  • Ongoing SEC reporting obligations

  • Corporate governance and disclosure practices

  • Compliance with Nasdaq and NYSE rules

• Represent issuers and underwriters in:

  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

  • Follow-on equity and debt offerings

  • Private Investments in Public Entities (PIPEs)

  • At-the-market (ATM) offerings

• Provide strategic counsel on regulatory and transactional matters

• Address day-to-day legal issues for public company clients

• Work with companies in the technology and life sciences sectors

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience in capital markets and public company advisory

• Substantial familiarity with securities law, corporate governance, and SEC compliance

• Proven ability to manage transactional matters independently or in collaboration with a team

• Experience advising high-growth or publicly traded companies

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Must meet bar admission requirements for the jurisdiction of the office location

Skills:

• Strong command of federal securities laws and exchange regulations

• Excellent legal drafting, issue-spotting, and analytical skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

• Ability to balance multiple matters and meet tight deadlines

• Professional, proactive, and client-focused mindset

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit-based bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support via virtual counseling

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including domestic partners and dependents

• Family-building benefits: IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing

• Paid parental leave

• Parenting concierge support and telemedicine services

• Career coaching for working parents and caregiver resource group access

• Backup childcare (in-home and center-based)

• Tutoring and college planning assistance for children

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with firm contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

• Basic and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary benefits: long-term care, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization insurance

• Identity theft protection and pet insurance (voluntary)

• Medicare consulting support

• Paid CLE programs, bar review courses, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.