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Corporate Associate – Public Companies & Capital Markets | AmLaw 100
Location: Prefer San Fran or Palo Alto, but open to NYC, LA, Boston, Austin, DC, Seattle, San Diego, and Salt Lake City.
Let’s be real — if you’re 4–6 years into BigLaw or boutique life and not working on deals that actually move markets, what are you doing?
One of the most respected AmLaw 100 firms is hiring for its public companies capital markets team. This group is dialed into the pulse of tech and life sciences — advising 300 public companies and leading on IPOs, follow-ons, PIPEs, and more.
Guide public companies on SEC reporting, disclosure, and governance
Advise on NYSE/Nasdaq compliance and day-to-day ops
Lead capital markets deals — IPOs, debt and equity offerings, ATM deals, PIPEs
Bonus points if you’ve worked with high-growth tech or biotech clients
You:
4–6 years of experience in public company and capital markets matters
Solid handle on SEC rules and market dynamics
Want your work to matter — and not be buried under redlines for days
Looking for mentorship, real client access, and a team that plays at the top of its game
The Perks:
$310K–$390K base merit bonuses
Bar dues, CLE, and review fees covered
Fertility and family planning benefits (yes, that includes IVF and surrogacy)
Mental health support, coaching for working parents, backup childcare, tutoring for kids
HSA with firm contributions, 401(k), and commuter perks
Pet insurance and ID theft protection? Covered.
This is a place where people actually like working with each other, and the clients are the ones you read about in TechCrunch and the WSJ.
Interested? Let’s talk — confidentially.
Salary : $310,000 - $390,000