Capital Markets Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Capital Markets Associate in Boston to join its Corporate Finance and Capital Markets practice. The team structures and executes complex financial transactions for clients globally, with a focus on asset management and major industries.

Duties

• Represent issuers, underwriters, and placement agents in public offerings and private placements.
• Ensure compliance with the 1933 Act and 1934 Act in securities offerings.
• Participate as a key member of deal teams, managing transactions from due diligence to closing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of capital markets experience.
• Experience with business development companies and 1940 Act funds preferred.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

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

Benefits

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

This global firm wants to be known for his cutting edge attitude about doing law in the Millenium. Are they there yet? We're not sure that they are quite ready to live up to the hype, but we are impressed with the lawyers in this office. With impressive pedigree and a particularly good banking section, the Boston office offers a great working environment, with all of the perks of an international practice. While not being at the center of this firm's operations makes it somewhat difficult to predict partnership promotion, the firm's partners in this office make the Boston office quite livable.