Corporate Associate Public Companies and Capital Markets

Job Overview:
A top-tier law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of experience advising public companies and handling capital markets transactions. This position focuses on securities compliance, governance counseling, and transactional representation, including IPOs and secondary offerings. The role is well-suited for attorneys who have worked with public companies—particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors—and are ready to contribute to a dynamic, high-level practice.

Location:

• Seattle, WA

Duties:

• Advise public companies on:

  • SEC reporting and compliance obligations

  • Corporate governance best practices

  • Disclosure matters under federal securities laws

  • Nasdaq and NYSE listing standards

• Represent issuers and underwriters in:

  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

  • Follow-on equity and debt offerings

  • PIPE (Private Investment in Public Entities) transactions

  • At-the-market (ATM) offerings

• Counsel clients through day-to-day corporate legal issues

• Work with technology and life sciences clients on complex regulatory and transactional matters

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of relevant legal experience in capital markets and public company advisory

• Significant exposure to SEC filings, corporate governance, and securities law matters

• Experience in handling capital markets transactions from inception to closing

• Familiarity with clients in technology and/or life sciences sectors is preferred

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Eligibility for bar admission in the jurisdiction of the office applied for

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of securities regulations and exchange requirements

• Strong legal drafting and transactional skills

• Excellent judgment and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines

• Effective communicator with strong client service orientation

• Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally across practice areas

Benefits:

• Eligibility for discretionary merit bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursement

• 24/7 access to emotional and behavioral health services, including virtual counseling

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents

• Family-building benefits including IVF, surrogacy, adoption, and egg freezing support

• Paid parental leave

• Parenting concierge services and telemedicine access

• Resources for caregivers and career coaching for working parents

• Backup childcare (home and center-based)

• Academic tutoring and college prep services for children

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with firm contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

• Basic and optional supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Voluntary benefits including long-term care, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization coverage

• Voluntary pet insurance and identity theft protection

• Medicare advisory services

• Paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE), bar exam prep, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.