Associate Corporate SPAC Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Corporate SPAC Attorney in New York, United States. This role involves working with partners to execute capital markets transactions and assist clients in compliance with SEC, FINRA, Stock Exchange, and other securities-based legal requirements.

Duties

• Advise clients on public offerings, private placements, and other securities sales.
• Draft and negotiate registration statements and related documents.
• Assist in forming new entities and structuring organizational documents.
• Collaborate with issuers, investment banks, and financial advisors.
• Communicate with regulatory bodies to obtain clearances.
• Participate in deal structuring discussions.
• Draft proxy statements and assist with corporate governance.
• Prepare and review issuer filings required by the Exchange Act.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in New York.
• Active member in good standing with the New York Bar Association.
• 3-7 years of capital markets experience; SPAC experience preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Ethical and respectful interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Project and assignment management skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Customer service orientation.
• Dependability and commitment to task completion.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with mandatory office attendance three days per week.

This firm's New York City office represents clients in business and litigation matters including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, broker dealer regulation, labor and employment, employee benefits, executive compensation, intellectual property, tax, estate planning, corporate restructuring, and bankruptcy.