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Junior Associate — Capital Markets, Los Angeles

  • LocationLos Angeles, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$225k–$235k
  • PracticeSecurities

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Top-tier Los Angeles capital markets team is seeking a junior lateral associate (Classes of 2024–2025) with transactional securities experience. The role involves leading and supporting transactions across equity and debt capital markets, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, at-the-market programs, investment-grade and high-yield debt, convertible securities and private placements.

Responsibilities also include advising on public disclosure and corporate governance matters, structuring complex or non‑traditional capital markets transactions, and building relationships with issuers, underwriters and investors. The position offers an enhanced mentor program for lateral associates, a strong pro bono program, and a hybrid work model (primarily in-office Monday–Thursday with some remote flexibility).

The expected starting base salary range for this role is $225,000–$235,000, with potential eligibility for a discretionary year‑end bonus. Candidates open to relocation to Los Angeles are encouraged to apply.

  • Junior lateral associate — Classes of 2024 or 2025
  • Experience on capital markets and securities transactions (IPOs, equity and debt offerings, convertible and private placements)
  • Familiarity with public disclosure and corporate governance matters
  • Strong drafting, deal execution and team collaboration skills; eligible to work in the U.S.

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