Corporate Associate - Public Companies and Capital Markets

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a corporate associate with 4-6 years of experience in public companies and capital markets for its Austin office. The ideal candidate will have expertise in public company reporting compliance, governance, and handling day-to-day issues such as SEC compliance and Nasdaq/NYSE matters.

Duties

• Manage public company reporting compliance and governance.
• Address day-to-day issues for public companies, including SEC and Nasdaq/NYSE compliance.
• 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

• 4-6 years of experience in public companies and capital markets.
• Experience with SEC compliance and disclosure matters.
• Familiarity with 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 abilities.
• 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.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Parents and caregivers resource group.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• 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.
• 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.