Capital Markets / Securities Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $260K – $390K

Experience: 3+ Years

Advert Code: MLFS219

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Capital Markets / Securities Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its sophisticated corporate practice in New York.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile capital markets transactions and complex securities matters, advising a broad range of market participants including issuers, underwriters, investment banks, and institutional investors. The ideal candidate will be looking to deepen their experience in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where technical excellence and commercial judgment are highly valued.

This role offers substantial exposure to headline-making transactions and strategic advisory work, making it an excellent platform for attorneys looking to accelerate their growth in the capital markets space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and execute a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including public and private securities offerings
• Advise on equity offerings, warrants, convertible instruments, and at-the-market (ATM) programs
• Counsel clients on securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, and ongoing reporting requirements
• Support alternative public market strategies, including de-SPAC transactions, reverse mergers, and direct listings
• Draft and negotiate offering documents, registration statements, transactional agreements, and related securities filings
• Partner closely with senior attorneys and clients on complex strategic transactions and regulatory matters

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of capital markets and securities experience with a law firm
• Strong experience handling securities offerings and broader corporate transactional matters
• Deep working knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, and applicable stock exchange regulations
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to join a high-performing capital markets platform with a strong pipeline of sophisticated transactional work. Attorneys in this team benefit from meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, strong mentorship, and a clear path for continued professional advancement.

Ideal for ambitious associates looking to build a long-term career in securities and corporate finance while working alongside respected practitioners on market-leading transactions.

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