Lateral Corporate - Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in New York is seeking a Lateral Associate to join its Corporate - Capital Markets team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in U.S. securities offerings and capital markets transactions. This position is suited for associates from law school class years 2018 to 2021, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on U.S. securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Assist clients with the structuring, negotiation, and execution of capital markets deals.
• Draft and review offering memoranda, prospectuses, and other related documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance for capital markets activities.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth transaction processes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant capital markets issues.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in capital markets, particularly U.S. securities offerings.
• Strong understanding of capital markets regulations and transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic background is essential.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in New York or eligibility to be admitted.

Skills:

• Expertise in U.S. securities offerings and capital markets transactions.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters effectively.
• Client-focused with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Benefits:

• Health care benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.