Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets

About the role

The Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets position at Faegre Drinker is open for lateral hires. We are actively recruiting an associate to join the Capital Markets practice group in any of our offices. Exceptional candidates may be considered to work remotely in other markets as well.

Responsibilities

• Represent issuers, investment banks, investors and other market participants in debt, equity and structured transactions
• Assist investment banks with regulatory compliance and advisory engagements
• Have specific expertise in capital markets and experience working at a large firm
• Familiarity with public securities offerings, including IPOs, registered direct offerings and structured deals, as well as PIPEs
• Experience working with public company reporting obligations and corporate governance requirements
• Experience advising on registration requirements, drafting registration statements, RD purchase agreements, PIPE agreements and other offering documents
• Experience managing transactions and leading due diligence teams
• Excellent writing skills
• Superior academics
• Able to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in securities law advice and capital markets transactions
• Specific expertise in capital markets and experience working at a large firm
• Familiarity with public securities offerings, including IPOs, registered direct offerings and structured deals, as well as PIPEs
• Additional expertise with public company reporting obligations and corporate governance requirements
• Experience advising on registration requirements, drafting registration statements, RD purchase agreements, PIPE agreements and other offering documents
• Experience managing transactions and leading due diligence teams
• Excellent writing skills
• Superior academics
• Able to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to produce the required documentation to verify legal authorization to work in the United States

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

Pay

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $180,000 - $300,000. Actual initial salary will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law.

Schedule

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