Corporate Associate Public Companies and Capital Markets

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of experience in public company and capital markets to join its growing legal team. This role involves advising on complex compliance matters, governance issues, and representing clients in high-profile transactions. The firm represents a wide array of public companies, particularly in the innovative technology and life sciences sectors.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise public companies on SEC reporting compliance, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance

• Address day-to-day legal and regulatory issues for public companies

• Counsel clients on Nasdaq and NYSE listing compliance

• Represent issuers and/or investment banks in capital markets transactions including:

  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

  • Equity and debt offerings

  • Private Investments in Public Entities (PIPEs)

  • At-the-market offerings

• Work with clients in technology and/or life sciences sectors

Requirements:

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

• Strong background in SEC compliance, governance, and disclosure matters

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex corporate and securities law issues

• Experience with both issuer and underwriter representation preferred

• Familiarity with the legal challenges faced by high-growth companies

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to the relevant state bar for the office location preferred or required

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of federal securities laws and stock exchange rules

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and client expectations simultaneously

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

• Client-focused with a proactive and professional approach

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including domestic partners and children)

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

• Paid parental leave

• Parenting support concierge services

• Career coaching for parents

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

• Tutoring and college coaching for children

• Health Savings Accounts (with firm contributions)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) plan

• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

• Life insurance (basic and supplemental)

• Disability insurance (short and long-term)

• Long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance (voluntary)

• Identity theft and pet insurance (voluntary)

• Medicare consulting

• Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE), bar review fees, 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.