Capital Markets Associate

Katten

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

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in public securities and corporate law at a recognized law firm
  • Experience supporting public and private entities in securities offerings and corporate governance
  • Proven drafting and negotiation skills for key corporate legal documents
  • Familiarity with 1934 Exchange Act reporting and compliance
  • Experience with international transactions or strategic deals like mergers a plus

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in securities offerings and compliance matters
  • Draft and negotiate legal documentation for corporate transactions
  • Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards
  • Advise clients on Exchange Act reporting requirements
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on mergers and acquisitions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with high-profile public and private companies
  • Exposure to a variety of complex corporate transactions
  • Access to professional development and training programs
  • Collaborative team environment focused on client success
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
Full Job Description
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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