Mid-Senior Level Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Senior Level Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Location: Austin, TX

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Capital Markets Associate Attorney to join their team in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public and private equity offerings, including initial public offerings and follow-on offerings. The role involves interfacing with the SEC and other regulators, and familiarity with ongoing reporting requirements under the ’34 Act for public companies is essential.

Duties:

• Handle public and private equity offerings, including initial and follow-on offerings.
• Prepare and review proxy statements and S-4 registration statements concerning business combination transactions.
• Interface with the SEC and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage ongoing reporting requirements under the ’34 Act for public companies, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements.
• Represent both issuers and underwriters in various transactions.
• Work with SPACs, REITs, and debt offerings.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to public companies on corporate governance matters.
• Draft and negotiate various legal documents and agreements.
• Retain and grow existing client relationships.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in capital markets and securities law.
• Admission to one or more State Bars.
• Proven experience in representing issuers and underwriters.
• Familiarity with SEC regulations and the ’34 Act reporting requirements.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to one or more State Bars.

Skills:

• Excellent client management skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs, including accident insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.

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