Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate law. The ideal candidate will have specific expertise in securities law advice and capital markets transactions, with a focus on public company reporting obligations, public securities offerings, SEC compliance, corporate governance requirements, as well as debt and equity markets transactions.

Job Details:

• Provide legal counsel in the field of corporate securities and capital markets, with a focus on public company reporting obligations, securities offerings, SEC compliance, and corporate governance.
• Utilize expertise in debt and equity markets transactions to advise clients on various matters related to capital markets.
• Lead due diligence teams, ensuring comprehensive reviews and assessments are conducted to support transactions.
• Manage specialists within the team effectively, fostering collaboration and achieving project objectives.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements about securities and capital markets transactions.
• Advise on reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate excellent writing skills in preparing legal documents, memos, and reports.
• Maintain superior academic credentials and stay abreast of legal developments in corporate securities and capital markets.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on securities and capital markets.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Proven experience in public company reporting obligations, SEC compliance, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of debt and equity markets transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in securities law and capital markets transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead due diligence teams and manage specialists effectively.
• Excellent drafting and reviewing skills for legal documents.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including productivity and discretionary bonuses, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.