Capital Markets Attorney

About the role

Take your securities career to the next level with a Capital Markets Associate role offering $225K–$325K, direct client exposure, hybrid flexibility, and real deal responsibility in a collaborative, entrepreneurial New York practice.

Pay

Salary: $225,000 – $325,000 per year

About us

A premier law firm with a sophisticated securities and capital markets practice, serving emerging growth companies, public issuers, investment banks, and institutional investors on complex securities transactions and strategic capital-raising initiatives.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation: $225,000–$325,000/year, depending on experience
• Direct client interaction and meaningful, high-level responsibility
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment
• Hybrid work schedule
• Exposure to sophisticated securities offerings and capital markets transactions
• High visibility with firm leadership and partners
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong career development and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on public and private securities offerings, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, registered direct offerings, PIPE transactions, and private placements
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, and related transaction documentation
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements
• Counsel public companies on securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance issues
• Conduct legal due diligence for securities offerings and corporate transactions
• Manage transaction execution from inception through closing
• Collaborate with partners and clients on strategic capital-raising initiatives
• Research and analyze securities regulations, stock exchange requirements, and legal developments
• Support publicly traded and emerging growth companies with ongoing reporting and regulatory matters