Capital Market Associate

About the role

The Capital Markets Associate will support the firm's national Capital Markets and Public Company Advisory practice, advising innovative public company clients, with a particular focus on SEC reporting, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advising public company clients on SEC reporting obligations and ongoing compliance matters.
• Prepare, review, and file: Periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), Proxy statements, Section 13 and Section 16 filings.
• Counsel boards of directors and senior management on corporate governance and Nasdaq/NYSE listing requirements.
• Support a broad range of capital markets transactions and securities offerings.
• Conduct legal research and draft sophisticated legal documents, including transaction documents and client memoranda.
• Manage complex transactions from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals across multiple practice areas.
• Stay current on securities laws, SEC regulations, and market developments.
• Participate in professional development, firm initiatives, and pro bono activities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York or New Jersey.
• Minimum of 5 years of capital markets experience.
• Experience advising large-cap and mid-cap public companies.
• Strong knowledge of: Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, Nasdaq and NYSE listing standards and corporate governance requirements.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is strongly preferred.
• Experience advising public companies on securities law and governance matters.
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Manage sophisticated capital markets matters independently.

Benefits

• Salary: $365,000–$435,000 annually, based on experience and geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Hybrid work arrangement in New York or New Jersey.