Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets

About the role

The Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets position at Faegre Drinker is open for lateral hires in any of our offices. Exceptional candidates may be considered for remote positions in other markets as well. The Capital Markets team handles a wide range of transactions including debt, equity, and structured deals, as well as regulatory compliance and advisory engagements.

Responsibilities

• Advising on registration requirements and drafting registration statements, RD purchase agreements, PIPE agreements, and other offering documents.
• Managing transactions and leading due diligence teams.
• Working with public companies on corporate governance and reporting obligations.
• Exhibiting excellent writing skills and managing multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in securities law and capital markets transactions.
• Specific expertise in capital markets, particularly public securities offerings, including IPOs, registered direct offerings, structured deals, and PIPEs.
• Experience working at a large firm, including familiarity with public company reporting obligations and corporate governance requirements.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Superior academics.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Faegre Drinker offers a flexible in-office work policy, allowing attorneys, consulting professionals, and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week. This policy supports individual flexibility and work-life balance.

Pay

The anticipated initial annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $300,000. Actual initial salary will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of the position.

Schedule

Attorneys, consulting professionals, and paraprofessionals are expected to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week.