Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Florham Park, NJ, is seeking a Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate law. The ideal candidate should possess specialized expertise in securities law advice and capital markets transactions.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on securities and capital markets matters, focusing on public company reporting obligations, public securities offerings, SEC compliance, and corporate governance requirements.
• Advise on debt and equity markets transactions, demonstrating in-depth knowledge in this area.
• Lead due diligence teams, manage specialists, and oversee the drafting of legal documents related to securities and capital markets.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Specific expertise in securities law advice and capital markets transactions.
• Familiarity with public company reporting obligations, public securities offerings, SEC compliance, and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience in advising on reporting requirements and managing specialists.
• Superior academic credentials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in NJ.

Skills:

• Excellent writing skills for legal documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.