Corporate Associate - Public Companies and Capital Markets

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a corporate associate with at least 5 years of experience in public company and capital markets for its Palo Alto, CA office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public company reporting compliance, governance, and day-to-day issues, including SEC compliance, disclosure matters, and Nasdaq/NYSE compliance.

Duties

• Manage public company reporting compliance and governance.
• Address day-to-day issues for public companies, including SEC compliance and disclosure matters.
• Represent issuers or investment banks in capital markets transactions.
• Handle IPOs, equity/debt offerings, PIPEs, and at-the-market offerings.
• Work with technology and/or life sciences companies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public company and capital markets.
• Experience with SEC compliance and Nasdaq/NYSE compliance.
• Experience in capital markets transactions.
• Experience with technology and/or life sciences companies is a plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, 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.