Corporate Associate - Securities/Capital Markets

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an associate to join the Capital Markets practice group in any of our offices. Exceptional candidates may be considered to work remotely in other markets as well. Our Capital Markets team represents issuers, investment banks, investors and other market participants in debt, equity and structured transactions, as well as assisting investment banks with regulatory compliance and advisory engagements.

*Candidates must list the office or market in which they wish to be considered for in the requested cover letter.

We are seeking candidates with three to five years of experience in securities law advice and capital markets transactions.

Candidates should have specific expertise in capital markets and experience working at a large firm. In particular, familiarity with public securities offerings, including IPOs, registered direct offerings and structured deals, as well as PIPEs. Additional expertise with public company reporting obligations and corporate governance requirements is highly valued. The candidate must have experience advising on registration requirements, drafting registration statements, RD purchase agreements, PIPE agreements and other offering documents, managing transactions and leading due diligence teams. The successful candidate also will have excellent writing skills, superior academics, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision. Faegre Drinker's Corporate Practice Group provides a full range of services to public and private companies, investment banks, private equity funds and other financial institutions.

Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $180,000 - $300,000.

Actual initial salary will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

In alignment with applicable Colorado state law, applications for this role will be accepted through Tuesday, December 15.

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If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing collaborative firm, please apply online including your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. Please contact Frannie De Simone with any questions at frannie.desimone@faegredrinker.com.

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We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.