
Corporate Associate (2nd-5th year)
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Advise clients and execute capital markets transactions, assisting clients with their compliance, SEC, FINRA, Stock Exchange and other related securities matters.
- Assist clients with IPO and SPAC work, secondary offerings, resales, registered direct offerings, PIPE financings, private placements and sales of securities.
- Draft and review complex legal documents including registration statements, private placement memorandum, purchase agreements, warrant agreements, convertible notes, registration rights agreements and other documents required for offerings of securities.
- Assist clients with forming new entities, LCC agreements and related documents.
- Draft and review comfort letters, cirlce ups, legal opinions and certificates.
- Work with issuers, investment banks, auditors and financial advisers, managing deal execution.
- Communicate on behalf of clients with SEC, FINRA and Stock Exchanges to obtain required clearances.
- Draft compliance documents for NYSE and NASDAQ filings.
- Assist clients with preparing and drafting public disclosures, securities filings, proxy statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Section 16 filings.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and legal expertise.
- Stay updated on emerging legal trends and regulatory changes in the capital markets industry.
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York State Bar - in good standing.
- Relevant mid-size or big-law experience (2nd-5th year) with strong knowledge of capital markets and securities regulations, including SEC compliance. IPO and SPAC experience beneficial.
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements.
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
- The ability to thrive in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment.
- Competitive salary in the range of $188,000 to $292,000, based on class year and relevant experience.
- Comprehensive, competitive, benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a highly collaborative firm known for fostering career development and progression.
- Exposure to varied work, high-profile, capital markets and securities transactions and matters.
- A collaborative and professional work culture that values expertise and development.