Corporate Public Companies Associate (Junior/Mid-Level)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a junior or mid-level associate to join its Corporate Public Companies group in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with IPOs and capital market transactions, including advising pre-IPO and public companies on disclosure, corporate governance, and compliance matters.

Duties

• Advise clients on SEC and stock exchange reporting and compliance.
• Assist in capital markets transactions for issuers and underwriters.
• Work with start-ups and emerging growth companies on financings.
• Engage in mergers and acquisitions and underwriter representation.
• Collaborate with tech and life sciences clients on IPOs and public company matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Admitted to practice in New York preferred.
• Previous large law firm experience required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of '33 Act and '34 Act matters.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients on corporate matters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

This newly emerged, high-tech New York law firm is growing fast. It specializes in the financing, M&A, intellectual property, executive compensation, labor and tax needs of emerging growth companies, venture capital firms and investment banks. Interestingly, this firm does not handle litigation and instead works with litigation firms for that area of practice. Associates are hardworking and operate in a fast-paced environment in which client expectations are very high. The high morale and positive attitude in which this firm conducts itself has contributed to its recent growth and success.