Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A New York City, NY law firm seeks a talented and motivated Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in equity and debt capital markets, strong interpersonal skills, and an entrepreneurial outlook. This role requires a commitment to excellent client service and offers the opportunity to work on significant public securities offerings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise clients on equity and debt capital markets transactions
• Draft and review documentation for public securities offerings, including prospectuses, underwriting agreements, and indentures
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction processes
• Assist with regulatory compliance and securities law matters
• Negotiate and structure complex financial transactions
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and provide strategic legal advice
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes impacting capital markets

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in equity and debt capital markets
• Major law firm experience
• Significant experience in public securities offerings, including both equity and debt
• Strong commitment to excellent client service
• Bar membership in New York state

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar

Skills

• Superior communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Motivated and entrepreneurial outlook
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

Benefits

• Full range of elective health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Robust mental well-being benefits
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• 401K program
• Compensated time off through the Flexible Time Off program
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Paid holidays

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.