A highly regarded, nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney (3–5 years’ experience) to join its sophisticated Capital Markets practice in the New York office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners on complex, high-profile transactions representing issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions across a broad spectrum of industries.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have substantive experience handling a wide range of capital markets transactions, including both registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings, as well as liability management transactions. Candidates should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and contributing meaningfully to transaction execution and client strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Represent issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions in public and private securities offerings
Draft and negotiate offering documents, underwriting agreements, indentures, and ancillary transaction materials
Advise clients on SEC reporting and disclosure obligations
Assist with liability management transactions, including exchange offers, tender offers, and consent solicitations
Conduct due diligence and coordinate transaction execution across multidisciplinary teams
Provide strategic guidance on capital markets compliance and corporate governance matters
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in capital markets transactions at a leading law firm
Experience with registered offerings (including IPOs and follow-on offerings) and Rule 144A / Regulation S transactions
Exposure to high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings preferred
Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent academic credentials
Why Join This Firm?
Work on sophisticated, market-moving transactions
Collaborate with nationally recognized capital markets partners
Gain meaningful client exposure and hands-on transactional responsibility
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Clear path for professional development within a premier corporate platform
Numbers & Facts
Location
Washington, DC
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Capital Marketsunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Governanceunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Due Diligenceunmatched
Financial Liabilityunmatched
Legalunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Public Financeunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
SEC Filingsunmatched
Securitiesunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Underwritingunmatched
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