Capital Markets Associate – Mid-Level (New York)

Key Responsibilities

• Advise issuers and underwriters on IPOs, SPACs, and follow-on offerings
• Draft and negotiate registration statements, underwriting agreements, and offering documents
• Oversee SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and Exchange Act compliance
• Advis[e] on governance, stock exchange rules, insider trading, repurchase programs, and broker-dealer matters
• Supervise junior lawyers, coordinate due diligence, and manage external advisors
• Interface with emerging companies, financial institutions, and alternative capital providers
• Support long-term client relationships as trusted outside corporate counsel

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–4 years’ experience in capital markets at a top-tier law firm
• Proven track record with IPOs, SPACs, PIPEs, or similar offerings
• Familiar with Securities Act and Exchange Act frameworks
• Confident in drafting SEC filings and managing regulatory reviews
• Excellent analytical, writing, and deal management skills
• Admission to the New York Bar required

Why This Role

• High visibility on headline-grabbing transactions
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with direct partner access
• Sector-diverse client base: tech, life sciences, financial services, energy, media, and more
• Long-term career runway with real client ownership

Pay

Salary Band: Approx. £250,000–£310,000 base + discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Premium health coverage
• 401(k)
• wellness stipend
• bar dues
• CLE
• hybrid flexibility