Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate law. The ideal candidate should have expertise in securities law advice and capital markets transactions.

Job Overview:

The Corporate Securities/Capital Markets Associate Attorney will provide legal counsel on securities and capital markets matters, including public company reporting obligations, public securities offerings, SEC compliance, corporate governance requirements, and debt and equity markets transactions. The candidate must possess excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on securities and capital markets transactions.
• Advise on public company reporting obligations and compliance with SEC regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of documents for public securities offerings.
• Conduct due diligence and lead due diligence teams.
• Manage specialists involved in securities and capital markets matters.
• Draft legal documents related to securities and capital markets transactions.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate law.
• Specific expertise in securities law advice and capital markets transactions.
• Familiarity with public company reporting obligations, SEC compliance, and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience in debt and equity markets transactions.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in NJ.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Location:

Princeton, NJ

Benefits offered:

The firm offers benefits including productivity and discretionary bonuses, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.