Corporate Associate (Corporate & Capital Markets)

Role: Corporate Associate (Corporate & Capital Markets)

Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY

Experience: 4–6 Years

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days In Office

Position Overview

A leading U.S. law firm is seeking a 4th–6th year Corporate Associate to join its Corporate & Capital Markets practice in Boston or New York. This is a high-priority search for an experienced corporate and securities attorney with significant SEC reporting and public company representation experience.The successful candidate will advise public companies and other sophisticated clients on SEC reporting, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. The role offers meaningful day-to-day client interaction and the opportunity to work directly with in-house counsel, management teams, boards of directors, and experienced partners.This position is particularly well suited to an associate seeking early substantive responsibility, increasing ownership of client matters, and the long-term opportunity to develop and manage important client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public companies on periodic and current SEC reporting requirements and securities law matters.
• Counsel clients on public company representation, corporate governance, and general corporate matters.
• Support and lead aspects of capital markets transactions.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions and other sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Work directly with in-house legal teams, senior management, and boards of directors.
• Assume increasing responsibility for client matters and relationships.
• Collaborate closely with partners and attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of comparable law firm experience in a sophisticated corporate and securities practice.
• Significant hands-on SEC reporting experience.
• Demonstrated experience representing public companies.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of the candidate's primary office.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Capital markets transactions.
• Mergers and acquisitions.
• Broader corporate and securities counseling.
• Experience at an Am Law 200, BigLaw, or sophisticated high-end securities or corporate boutique.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The strongest candidates will combine substantial SEC reporting and public company experience with sophisticated corporate training. General corporate or M&A experience alone is not sufficient; meaningful SEC reporting experience is a critical requirement.

Candidates should demonstrate strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact directly with sophisticated clients. Candidates from outside Boston or New York may be considered if they are appropriately barred for their intended office and genuinely willing to relocate.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with associates expected to maintain a regular in-office presence three days per week.

Compensation & Bonus Structure

Associates may become eligible for a market-based bonus upon meeting the firm's qualifying annual hours requirements, which may include client-billable work and qualifying pro bono and/or business development activities. Additional performance and achievement bonus opportunities may also be available.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• High-priority role within a growing corporate practice.
• Significant direct interaction with clients, management teams, and boards.
• Early substantive responsibility and increasing ownership of matters.
• Opportunity to develop and grow important client relationships.
• Exposure to public companies, investors, financial institutions, and growth companies.
• Work across sophisticated and high-growth industry sectors.
• Professional development opportunities extending beyond traditional legal training.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to experienced partners.

Application Requirements

Candidates must provide:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Deal sheet
• Law school transcript