Capital Markets Associate

Katten

$235K — $440K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of public securities and corporate experience at a recognized law firm
  • Experience with securities offerings and corporate governance
  • Skilled in drafting and negotiating key legal documents
  • Background in transactions involving non-U.S. companies is a plus
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in public and private securities transactions
  • Draft and negotiate registration statements and offering memoranda
  • Advise on compliance with the 1934 Exchange Act
  • Assist in corporate governance matters for clients
  • Work on strategic transactions including mergers and 'going private' deals

Benefits

  • Access to a global network within the Am Law 100 firm
  • Opportunities to work with a diverse clientele including investment banks
  • Potential for involvement in high-profile transactions
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and legal training
Full Job Description
Katten, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks one or more highly qualified associates to join its Capital Markets & Public Companies Practice Group within the Corporate Department based in New York, Dallas or Miami.

Candidates must have at least 2-4 years of public securities and general corporate work experience at a nationally recognized law firm. Candidates should have specific experience:
  • Representing public and private companies, investment banks and/or investors with respect to securities offerings, 1934 Exchange Act reporting and compliance, and corporate governance.
  • Drafting and participating in negotiation of key legal documents for corporate and securities transactions, such as registration statements and offering memoranda, registration rights agreements, and stock purchase and subscription agreements.
  • Experience working on matters/transactions involving non-U.S. companies and/or strategic transactions for public companies (e.g., mergers and "going private" transactions) a plus.


Excellent academic credentials, strong drafting, analytical and writing skills, and a client-team focused approach is a must. Qualified applicants should include a resume and copy of law school transcript with their application.

The estimated salary range for this role is $235,000 - $440,000. Salary determinations are based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to class and graduation year, job history, and experience within the desired practice area of the selected candidate.

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