Junior to Mid-Level Securities and Capital Markets Associate

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Associate to join its Securities and Capital Markets Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role involves advising public company clients on compliance with federal securities laws, SEC regulations, and corporate governance matters. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in public company advisory work, including drafting Exchange Act filings and providing strategic legal guidance.

Location

• Fort Lauderdale, FL

Duties

• Advise public company clients on disclosure obligations under federal securities laws
• Assist with compliance regarding major U.S. exchange listing standards
• Support clients in SEC interactions, including filing preparation and communications
• Draft and review Exchange Act filings, such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements
• Provide legal counsel on executive and director compensation disclosures
• Assist with capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings
• Collaborate on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and capital markets offerings
• Stay informed on securities law developments, corporate governance, and executive compensation trends
• Advise clients on risk mitigation, corporate governance, and compliance strategies

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2-5 years of experience in public company advisory work
• Experience drafting and reviewing Exchange Act filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. stock exchange listing standards
• Understanding of executive and director compensation disclosures
• Experience in equity and high-yield debt offerings, as well as M&A transactions (preferred)
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across industries

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Exposure to clients across industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, real estate, and retail
• Opportunity to work on high-profile securities law and capital markets matters

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.