Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney

A law firm in Florham Park, NJ, is seeking a Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate law, particularly in securities law and capital markets transactions. The ideal candidate should possess specific expertise in public company reporting obligations, SEC compliance, corporate governance, and debt and equity markets transactions. The role requires experience in advising on reporting requirements, leading due diligence teams, managing specialists, and drafting essential legal documents. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent writing skills, superior academic credentials, and the ability to handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on public company reporting obligations, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Advise clients on public and private securities offerings, including equity and debt transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents such as registration statements, offering memoranda, prospectuses, and underwriting agreements.
• Lead and manage due diligence processes for capital markets transactions, coordinating with specialists and ensuring thorough review.
• Monitor and interpret changes in securities laws and regulations, advising clients on necessary compliance measures.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external advisors to facilitate and execute securities and capital markets transactions.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to deadlines with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on securities law and capital markets transactions.
• Expertise in public company reporting obligations, SEC compliance, and corporate governance.
• Proven experience in advising on and drafting documentation for public and private securities offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead due diligence efforts and manage the involvement of specialists.
• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar, or eligibility for admission.

Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of securities laws, public company reporting requirements, and capital markets transactions.
• Exceptional legal drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-organized legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in legal analysis and documentation.
• Strong leadership and management abilities, with experience overseeing due diligence teams and collaborating with various stakeholders.
• High level of academic achievement, reflecting strong analytical and legal reasoning capabilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.