Professional Support Lawyer

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Professional Support Lawyer in New York City, NY. The role involves supporting the Americas Capital Markets Group with a focus on US securities law, including IPOs, SPAC IPOs, and corporate governance issues. The candidate will help develop a US securities knowledge and innovation strategy, shape policy, and implement projects to meet the Group's needs.

Duties

• Provide legal, market, and practical US securities law expertise to the Group.
• Organize, design, and deliver training for US and non-US qualified lawyers.
• Monitor and inform the Group about developments in US securities law.
• Draft and update US securities standard forms and practice notes.
• Contribute to global innovation and knowledge programs.
• Assist with technical US securities law-related questions.

Requirements

• Sound legal experience in Capital Markets in a large law firm.
• Experience advising on public and private US and Global offerings of securities.
• At least five years' experience as a securities attorney.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with Juris Doctorate.

Certifications

• Licensure in good standing in at least one of the United States, preferably New York.

Skills

• Commercial awareness and client-oriented approach.
• Excellent drafting and research skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Proficient with IT systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.
• Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles.

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.