Corporate Associate Attorney - Securities and Capital Markets

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with Securities and Capital Markets experience to join a top-tier law firm in New York. This role is ideal for an attorney skilled in capital markets and securities law, who is ready to support clients in complex transactions while advancing within a dynamic national practice. The successful candidate will bring expertise in capital markets compliance and corporate governance to a highly collaborative team.

About the Corporate Section

The firm’s corporate practice delivers comprehensive legal expertise and practical business guidance across a wide range of business transactions. The corporate attorneys advise clients in various sectors, offering strategic counsel that helps clients achieve their business objectives. The practice encompasses commercial, financial, and industrial sectors, serving both publicly and privately owned entities.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Associate will:

• Represent issuers and underwriters/placement agents in capital markets transactions (’33 Act).
• Assist public companies with compliance, corporate governance, and filings under the ’34 Act.
• Provide efficient and high-quality legal service, both independently and as a key member of a collaborative team.
• Quickly integrate into the national corporate practice, handling sophisticated transactions with a focus on quality client service.
• Pursue professional growth in line with an on-track partnership role.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission (or eligibility for admission) in New York.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in capital markets, securities, and corporate governance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ’33 and ’34 Act matters with issuers and underwriters/placement agents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism in engaging with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and manage multiple priorities.

About the Firm

This Am Law 100 firm has over 500 attorneys globally, offering strategic legal and business insights across pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters. The firm’s offices are strategically positioned in major markets, including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, San Diego, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $310,000 to $365,000, with bonus eligibility. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is ideal for an attorney seeking to grow within a premier corporate and capital markets practice, gaining exposure to high-profile transactions in a supportive and collaborative environment.