Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, seeks a highly motivated Capital Markets Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in equity and debt capital markets. The ideal candidate will possess significant law firm experience, a solid commitment to excellent client service, and significant experience in public securities offerings, including equity and debt. Strong interpersonal skills and a motivated, entrepreneurial outlook are essential. The candidate must also possess excellent academic credentials, superior communication and organizational skills, and Bar membership in California.

Job Description:

Duties:

• Advise clients on equity and debt capital markets transactions.
• Draft and review offering memoranda, prospectuses, and other securities-related documentation.
• Assist clients with compliance and regulatory issues related to capital markets.
• Guide public securities offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary offerings, and private placements.
• Conducted due diligence and prepared related reports for capital market transactions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement strategic solutions for their capital markets needs.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of securities offerings with underwriters, issuers, and other stakeholders.
• Stay current on relevant securities laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in equity and debt capital markets.
• Significant experience in public securities offerings, including both equity and debt.
• Major law firm experience preferred.
• Bar membership in California state.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong commitment to excellent client service.
• Superior communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a motivated, entrepreneurial outlook.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management abilities.

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 applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Paid holidays.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.