Capital Markets Associate

New York City, NY

One of the largest law firms in the U.S. and part of the top 100 AmLaw firm is seeking an associate to join their New York Capital Markets Group.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in public and private equity offerings, including initial public offerings and follow-on offerings, proxy statements and S-4 registration statements in connection with business combination transactions, interfacing with the SEC and other regulators, and familiarity with the ongoing reporting requirements under the ’34 Act for public companies, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements. Experience in representing both issuers and underwriters would be beneficial. Other experience, such as working with SPACs and REITs or with debt offerings, would be helpful.

Candidates also should have day-to-day experience counseling public companies, including with respect to corporate governance matters. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, client management skills and drafting and negotiation skills. Candidates must have the skills to retain and grow existing clients and relationships.

Candidates also should be admitted to the New York bar.