Securities and Capital Markets Attorney

A law firm seeks a Securities and Capital Markets Attorney with mid-level experience to join its office in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on providing comprehensive legal counsel to issuers and financial institutions in capital markets transactions and advising publicly traded companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and related matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to work in a collaborative team environment while delivering exceptional service to clients.

Duties

• Represent issuers and investment banks in both public and private securities offerings.
• Provide counsel to publicly traded companies regarding compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Advise clients on exchange listing standards and corporate governance practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents, registration statements, and related filings.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions requiring securities compliance.
• Conduct research and provide legal guidance on complex securities issues.
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with clients, regulators, and internal teams.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4–7 years of experience in securities and capital markets law.
• Demonstrated expertise in public and private securities offerings.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance for publicly traded entities.
• Proven ability to handle high-level transactions in a fast-paced legal setting.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar (in good standing).

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating sophisticated legal documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented law firm environment.
• Commitment to client service, with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.

Benefits

• Collaborative and team-focused work environment.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance career growth.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings options with employer contributions.
• Supportive policies promoting work-life balance.

This position offers an exceptional platform for a motivated securities attorney to refine their expertise while working with a diverse and dynamic client base.

This New York State firm offers business customers expertice in all major practice areas. Its clients include a distinguished list of banks, real estate, biotech, pharmaceutical and other companies. Despite the high quality of the work product, the work environment is relaxed and deliliberately collegial. Attorneys often work on each others' cases to help solve problems expeditiously and with as much intellectual input as possible. Pay scales are competitive for the region.