Debt Capital Markets Attorney

About the role

Axiom is seeking a Debt Capital Markets Counsel to join our Corporate and Securities team. This role centers on bond issuances, capital-raising transactions, and covenant structuring, with a focus on high-yield and international debt offerings. We are looking for a hands-on attorney with deep expertise in U.S. securities law and SEC regulations governing debt securities, including experience advising on credit ratings, debenture offerings, and complex financing structures.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating bond offering documents, indentures, debentures, offering memoranda, and related covenant packages.
• Providing legal guidance on U.S. securities law and SEC regulations governing bond issuances, capital-raising strategies, and covenant structuring.
• Collaborating with issuers, underwriters, internal finance teams, and external counsel on high-yield, investment-grade, and cross-border debt capital markets transactions.
• Managing securities law, disclosure, and covenant compliance issues for clients in corporate and financial institution sectors.
• Staying ahead of debt capital markets trends and regulatory developments under the Securities Act of 1933 to provide proactive, business-oriented counsel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in debt capital markets, securities law, or related corporate finance practices.
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, bond offerings, covenant structures, and credit rating considerations.
• Proven track record of advising clients on high-yield bond transactions, Rule 144A offerings, and international debt issuances.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with Eurobonds, EMTN programs, and other cross-border debt offerings.
• Familiarity with working directly with rating agencies, investment banks, and syndicate desks.

Pay

The estimated total compensation for this full-time attorney role is $104,500–325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (industry average NPS score is +35%).