Senior Associate – Capital Markets (Securities)

About the role

A globally recognized law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Capital Markets (Securities) team in New York. This is a high-profile opportunity to represent top-tier issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions in complex equity offerings, IPOs, and SPAC/deSPAC transactions. You’ll work with a collaborative, cross-border team advising on U.S. and global securities matters, public company reporting, and corporate governance for some of the world’s most dynamic companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sophisticated capital markets transactions (including IPOs, follow-ons, deSPACs, and private placements)
• Draft and review disclosure documents (e.g., S-1s, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, proxy statements)
• Advise public companies on SEC and exchange compliance, shareholder meetings, and governance
• Coincide closely with underwriters, auditors, local counsel, and internal deal teams
• Train and mentor junior associates
• Work on both U.S. and cross-border transactions in diverse industries

Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years of capital markets experience in a top-tier international law firm
• Substantial exposure to SPAC/deSPAC transactions
• Strong track record advising public companies on disclosure, compliance, and governance
• Experience with SEC filings, shareholder meeting prep, and stock exchange matters
• Admitted to the New York Bar
• Collaborative, proactive, and confident managing complex, multi-party transactions

Perks & Benefits

• Base salary: $390,000 – $435,000
• Generous discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid work model (2 days remote/week)
• Comprehensive health, wellness & parental benefits
• Robust international training, secondment, and development programs