Capital Markets Associate (3-5 Years)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Capital Markets Associate with 3-5 years of legal experience to join their New York office. This role involves supporting clients in securities transactions and financing activities, guiding them through public and private offerings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Advise clients on securities offerings, including equity and debt issuances.
• Draft, review, and revise offering documents, prospectuses, and registration statements.
• Draft and review SEC filings, corporate governance materials, and proxy statements.
• Conduct due diligence and identify potential legal risks.
• Research complex questions under various securities laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with deal teams on public offerings and financing transactions.
• Work with opposing counsels and regulators to complete documents and filings.
• Support clients in ongoing reporting and disclosure obligations.
• Negotiate and prepare transaction agreements and ancillary documents.
• Research and analyze legal issues related to capital markets transactions.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments.
• Maintain knowledge of legal developments within the industry.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Manage transaction timelines and deliverables efficiently.
• Use AI technologies responsibly and ethically to support legal work.

Requirements

• Hold a J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Be admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in capital markets or securities law.
• Experience representing corporate issuers and major investment banks.
• Proficiency in advising on compliance and corporate governance issues.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of securities laws, regulations, and market practices.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly and ethically.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.