What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Markets - Counsel position at Sonder Consultants?
The Firm & Opportunity
An elite AmLaw 25 firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its partner-track Capital Markets team in the Bay Area. This is a true Counsel role with a defined pathway to partnership, offering a level of visibility and long-term progression rarely available at this seniority.
The group sits within one of the most respected corporate teams on the West Coast, known for its standout office culture, high-caliber partners, and a consistent flow of technology and life sciences–driven work. The practice advises public companies, emerging growth issuers, financial institutions, and global investors on public offerings, private placements, liability management, and strategic financings across the tech and life sciences ecosystem.
The role places you at the center of market-moving transactions with direct partner engagement, a globally integrated platform, and top-of-market compensation.
Key Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- California-qualified (CA Bar required; NY Bar a plus)
- 7 years of Big Law experience
- Meaningful experience across Capital Markets transactions (equity and/or debt)
- Experience representing both issuers and underwriters
- Prior work at an elite US or international law firm, or within a Chambers-ranked Capital Markets practice
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a rare partner-track Counsel role within an elite West Coast corporate practice, working closely with industry-leading partners on sophisticated matters — all while building a long-term career in the tech and life sciences Capital Markets lane.
Interested?
Reach out to Cole Evarts at cole.evarts@sonderconsultants.com for a confidential discussion.
About Sonder
Sonder Consultants is a global legal search and recruitment consultancy with a modern, people-first approach.
We specialise in private practice appointments across major legal markets and partner closely with elite US and international firms. Our work is grounded in knowledge, commitment, reliability, and care, ensuring each search receives the focus and discretion it deserves.