Capital Markets and Public M&A Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified mid-level associate to join its capital markets and public M&A legal practice in Washington, DC, with a focus on the real estate sector. The ideal candidate will have experience with public company practice, including equity and debt capital markets transactions, and advising listed companies on disclosure, corporate governance, and securities law matters.

Duties

• Engage in equity and debt capital markets transactions, both registered and unregistered.
• Advise listed companies on disclosure and corporate governance matters.
• Provide counsel on securities law issues.

Requirements

• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.