Associate - Corporate Equity Derivatives

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate to join the strategic equities transactions group in New York, NY. The role is ideal for a 3rd through 6th year associate with a background in capital markets, ISDA-based derivatives documentation, secured transactions, or bankruptcy/restructuring. This position offers the opportunity to engage in complex and high-stakes equity derivatives and related transactions.

Duties

• Assist in financing, hedging, and monetization transactions.
• Participate in capital raising and structured repurchase transactions.
• Engage in structured acquisition transactions.
• Collaborate with global partners to provide cross-border legal services.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in capital markets or related transactional practices preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Retirement savings plans.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.