Capital Markets Associate – Corporate & Public Company Advisory

A leading law firm is seeking an associate with 3–7 years of relevant experience to join its Transactions Practice Group, supporting a Capital Markets & Public Company Advisory practice. The role is open across several U.S. offices, and candidates should note their office preference in their application.

The practice advises public and private companies across industries on securities offerings, ongoing SEC reporting and compliance, corporate governance, and other capital markets matters. The associate will counsel public companies on periodic and current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, proxy statements, annual meeting matters, and related disclosure obligations, as well as public and private capital-raising transactions.

Day-to-day work includes drafting registration statements, prospectuses, offering memoranda, and transaction documents; advising on board and committee practices, fiduciary duty considerations, and stock exchange rules; and working directly with company legal and finance teams. The firm offers a sophisticated, team-based, and collegial environment and seeks candidates who are intellectually curious and eager to build a long-term capital markets and public company advisory practice.

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in capital markets, securities, and public company advisory work
• Experience advising public companies on Exchange Act reporting, proxy statements, annual meeting matters, and securities law compliance
• Experience with public and private capital-raising transactions, including drafting registration statements, prospectuses, and offering memoranda
• Knowledge of corporate governance matters, including board and committee practices, fiduciary duties, and stock exchange rules
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively across offices and practice areas
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing of the relevant bar; timely admission to the bar of the office state required
• Strong academic credentials
• Application materials: resume, law school transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter noting office preference