Capital Markets Associate

About the role

The nationally‑ranked Capital Markets practice group is seeking an associate to work on sophisticated corporate finance transactions, including public securities offerings under the Securities Act of 1933 and general corporate and governance matters. The role offers direct collaboration with partners, counsel, and associates on cutting‑edge transactions and the opportunity to work across the firm’s leading industry groups: Energy, Financial Services, Real Estate Investment & Finance, and Retail and Consumer Products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with public securities offerings pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, acting as either issuer’s or underwriter’s counsel.
• Advise public companies on matters under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Handle general corporate and corporate governance matters for sophisticated transactions.
• Collaborate with partners, counsel, and associates on a diverse range of transactional work.
• Engage with the firm’s industry groups across offices as needed.

Requirements

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with sophisticated corporate finance transactions.
• Significant experience advising public companies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is preferred.
• Strong academic record and exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• License to practice law in the jurisdiction of the position (preferred) or ability to obtain licensure within one year of joining.
• Willingness to work in either the Washington, D.C., or Richmond, Virginia office.

Compensation

Expected salary range: $260,000 – $365,000. Actual offers may vary based on education, training, skill set, licensure, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits

Hunton Andrews Kurth provides a competitive benefits and wellness package that varies by experience, performance, and location, and is designed to compare favorably with market standards across the legal industry.

Location

This position can be filled in the Washington, D.C., or Richmond, Virginia offices.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or application process, contact Diane Larmon, Lawyer Recruiting Manager. For accommodation or assistance with the online application, contact Jocelyn Sommers, Lawyer Recruiting Administrator, at +1 804 788 8204 or 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, VA 23219.