Capital Markets Associate (2–6 PQE) – Boston

Our Capital Markets practice group seeks a lateral associate with 2–6 years of relevant experience to advise corporate issuers, financial institutions, and other market participants on complex securities transactions, financing matters, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance.

The role involves supporting clients across public and private securities offerings, equity and debt issuances, initial public offerings, leveraged and acquisition financing, and ongoing reporting matters. The associate will draft and review offering documents, prospectuses, registration statements, transaction agreements, disclosure materials, securities filings, governance materials, and proxy statements, while researching and applying federal securities laws, stock exchange rules, market practice, and regulatory guidance.

This position requires sound legal judgment, strong drafting skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to manage transaction work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The associate will coordinate with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, intermediaries, and regulators while managing timelines, deliverables, and legal risk.

The role also involves monitoring legal and regulatory developments, managing multiple active matters, and using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically to support legal research, drafting, review, analysis, and workflow efficiency.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or equivalent legal education.
• Active member in good standing of the Massachusetts State Bar or eligible for immediate admission by motion or reciprocity, or eligible to sit for the next scheduled Massachusetts Bar examination.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience in capital markets, securities law, public company representation, or comparable transactional practice.
• Experience representing corporate issuers, investment banks, financial institutions, or other participants in equity or debt capital markets, public offerings, private placements, or related securities transactions.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, securities filings, disclosure obligations, corporate governance requirements, and market practice.
• Proven ability to draft, review, revise, and negotiate transaction documents, offering materials, disclosure documents, and ancillary agreements with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, build effective client relationships, collaborate with internal and external teams, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically in legal practice, including evaluating outputs, protecting confidential information, and applying independent professional judgment.