Capital Markets Associate, Mid-Level

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $260K – $310K

Experience: 3–4 Years

A leading full-service law firm with a nationally ranked corporate practice is looking to add a mid-level associate to its high-performing Capital Markets team in New York. This group advises both public and emerging-growth companies, investment banks, and institutional investors across a wide spectrum of complex equity and debt transactions.

The Opportunity

You’ll play an integral role on high-value deals, including IPOs, SPAC transactions, follow-on offerings, PIPEs, and private placements. Associates are trusted to lead drafting and negotiations, engage directly with clients, and help navigate regulatory complexity in fast-moving market environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise issuers and underwriters on IPOs, SPACs, and follow-on offerings
  • Draft and negotiate registration statements, underwriting agreements, and offering documents
  • Oversee SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and Exchange Act compliance
  • Advise on governance, stock exchange rules, insider trading, repurchase programs, and broker-dealer matters
  • Supervise junior lawyers, coordinate due diligence, and manage external advisors
  • Interface with emerging companies, financial institutions, and alternative capital providers
  • Support long-term client relationships as trusted outside corporate counsel

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 3–4 years’ experience in capital markets at a top-tier law firm
  • Proven track record with IPOs, SPACs, PIPEs, or similar offerings
  • Familiar with Securities Act and Exchange Act frameworks
  • Confident in drafting SEC filings and managing regulatory reviews
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and deal management skills
  • Admission to the New York Bar required

High Visibility on Headline-grabbing Transactions

Supportive, collaborative team culture with direct partner access

Sector-diverse client base: tech, life sciences, financial services, energy, media, and more

Long-term career runway with real client ownership

Salary Band: Approx. $250,000–$310,000 base + discretionary bonus

Benefits: Premium health coverage, 401(k), wellness stipend, bar dues, CLE, and hybrid flexibility

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Posted 24 Jul 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate

Salary:
$260K – $310K

Location:
New York

Discipline:
Corporate & M&A

Job Code:
Capital Markets Associate – Mid-Level (New York)

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