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 seeking candidates with three to five years of experience in securities law advice and capital markets transactions. Specific expertise in public securities offerings, including IPOs, registered direct offerings, structured deals, and PIPEs is required. Familiarity with public company reporting obligations and corporate governance requirements is highly valued. Excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision are essential.
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
- Advising on registration requirements, drafting registration statements, RD purchase agreements, PIPE agreements, and other offering documents
- Managing transactions and leading due diligence teams
- Excellent writing skills
- Superior academics
- Ability 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, structured deals, and 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
- Ability 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
- Passionate about providing high-quality legal services to clients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of securities laws and regulations
- Experience with public company reporting and corporate governance
Benefits
Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Productivity and discretionary bonuses
- Lifetime health, accident, and disability insurance
- A 401(k) plan
Pay
The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $180,000 - $300,000.
Schedule
Attorneys, consulting professionals, and paraprofessionals are asked to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, balancing in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service with individual flexibility and work-life balance.