Corporate Public Companies/Public Offerings Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Corporate Public Companies/Public Offerings group in New York. The ideal candidate will have experience with IPOs and capital market transactions, providing counsel on disclosure, corporate governance, and compliance matters.

Duties

• Advise pre-IPO and public companies on SEC and stock exchange reporting.
• Assist in capital markets transactions for issuers and underwriters.
• Collaborate with tech and life sciences clients on IPOs and public company matters.
• Engage in '33 Act, '34 Act, governance, and general corporate matters.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with start-ups, venture capital, and M&A is a plus.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Admitted to practice in New York preferred.
• Previous large law firm experience required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of SEC and stock exchange compliance.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with tech and life sciences clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This newly emerged, high-tech New York law firm is growing fast. It specializes in the financing, M&A, intellectual property, executive compensation, labor and tax needs of emerging growth companies, venture capital firms and investment banks. Interestingly, this firm does not handle litigation and instead works with litigation firms for that area of practice. Associates are hardworking and operate in a fast-paced environment in which client expectations are very high. The high morale and positive attitude in which this firm conducts itself has contributed to its recent growth and success.