Securities and Capital Markets Associate Attorney

A law firm based in Chicago is seeking a Securities and Capital Markets Associate Attorney with strong transactional skills and experience in public company equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance and reporting. The Securities and Capital Markets Associate Attorney will handle a variety of transactional matters, including public company equity and debt offerings, M&A transactions, and SEC compliance and reporting. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a strong understanding of corporate and securities law.

Duties:

• Work on public company equity and debt capital markets transactions
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and reporting requirements
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements
• Communicate with clients and counterparties
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate, securities, capital markets, and M&A transactions
• Experience working for an AM Law 100 or 200 law firm
• JD degree with strong academic credentials
• Admission in (and in good standing with) the applicable jurisdiction

Education:

JD degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admission in (and in good standing with) the applicable jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong transactional skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of corporate and securities law
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.