Securities & Capital Markets Associate - Legal

Overview

A nationally recognised Am Law 100 firm is adding a mid-level associate to its Securities and Capital Markets practice. The role can be based in Boston or New York, and the team works seamlessly across both offices.

About the practice

The group represents issuers and underwriters across life sciences, technology, healthcare and energy, from emerging growth companies through to established public companies. It has a strong reputation in follow-on offerings and PIPEs, so deal volume is high and associates get plenty of experience.

Your responsibilities

1. Advising on IPOs, follow-on offerings, at-the-market programmes, registered directs and PIPEs

2. Drafting and reviewing registration statements, prospectuses and underwriting agreements

3. Ongoing Exchange Act reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements

4. Counselling public company clients on SEC compliance, Nasdaq/NYSE rules and corporate governance

5. Supporting the M&A team on public company deals

Your profile

- About 3-6 years of capital markets and/or public company experience at a leading law firm

- Admission to the Massachusetts or New York Bar

- Thorough knowledge of the Securities Act and Exchange Act

- Excellent drafting and project management skills

- A proactive approach and the confidence to deal directly with clients and bankers

Compensation and benefits

- Market-scale base salary of approximately $260,000-$390,000 depending on class year, with Boston and New York on the same scale

- Market bonuses

- Hybrid working policy

- Comprehensive healthcare, retirement and family-leave benefits

- Formal training programme, mentoring and a clear partnership track

Why consider it?

The practice offers a good balance of issuer and underwriter work, and associates take on real responsibility on transactions early. The culture is notably collegiate, partners are accessible, and the firm puts real weight on development and retention.

If you're a capital markets associate looking for a sector-focused practice with steady, high-quality deal flow, apply today for a confidential conversation. We'll share the full details of the team and the opportunity directly.