Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal, LLC

• $235K — $260K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction
  • 2-3 years of substantive experience in relevant securities and corporate governance matters
  • Experience with public/private offerings of securities
  • Familiarity with a range of capital market transactions
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Advise issuers, underwriters, and investors on equity capital markets transactions
  • Represent clients in debt capital markets transactions
  • Counsel public companies on SEC reporting and compliance
  • Advise boards on governance best practices
  • Assist international clients with U.S. capital markets access
  • Represent REITs and real estate companies in capital-raising transactions
  • Collaborate with attorneys across various practices on complex transactions

Benefits

  • Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Flexible time away
  • Mentorship and sponsorship programs
  • Family-building benefits including adoption and fertility treatments
  • Global wellness programs and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
CAPITAL MARKETS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Washington, D.C./New York, NY

An international AmLaw 50 international firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Capital Markets Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly regarded team advising issuers, underwriters, investors, and public companies on a broad range of capital markets transactions, securities law matters, corporate governance issues, and cross-border offerings. The practice serves clients ranging from emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 corporations, major financial institutions, and leading real estate sponsors.

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
  • Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction., in good standing, or are eligible to waive in.
  • 2-3 years of substantive experience in Securities Act of 1933 transactions, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, and corporate governance matters
  • Experience representing issuers, underwriters, agents, and financial institutions in public and private offerings of equity and/or debt securities
  • Experience advising public companies regarding SEC reporting obligations, disclosure requirements, corporate governance matters, and stock exchange listing requirements
  • Familiarity with IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, Rule 144A offerings, investment-grade debt offerings, high-yield debt offerings, and convertible securities transactions
  • Interest in working on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for clients across a wide range of industries and growth stages
  • Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Large law firm experience preferred


Key Responsibilities

  • Advise issuers, underwriters, and investors on equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, and Rule 144A offerings
  • Represent clients in debt capital markets transactions, including investment-grade debt issuances, high-yield debt offerings, and convertible securities transactions
  • Counsel public companies regarding SEC reporting and compliance obligations, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance matters
  • Advise boards of directors and management teams on shareholder engagement, governance best practices, and stock exchange listing requirements
  • Assist international issuers, underwriters, and investors with U.S. capital markets access and multi-jurisdictional offerings
  • Represent public and private REITs and real estate companies in formation, structuring, and capital-raising transactions across a broad range of asset classes
  • Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, finance, tax, and regulatory practices to execute complex domestic and cross-border transactions


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: $235,000 - $260,000, commensurate with experience and class year.
  • Discretionary merit bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA/FSA plans; flexible time away; mentorship and sponsorship programs; and backup elder and childcare.
  • Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (adoption and fertility treatments), employer-matching gift programs for donations to law schools and charitable organizations, global wellness programs, an employee assistance program, and health care advocates, among others.


Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

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