Capital Markets Associate (2–6 PQE) – New York

A leading global law firm is seeking Capital Markets Associates with 2 to 6 years of relevant experience to join its New York-based practice. The role involves advising corporate issuers, financial institutions, and other market participants on complex securities transactions, financing matters, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance.

Associates support clients across public and private securities offerings, equity and debt issuances, initial public offerings, leveraged financing, acquisition financing, and ongoing reporting. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing offering documents, prospectuses, registration statements, transaction agreements, disclosure materials, and securities filings, as well as researching and applying federal securities laws, stock exchange rules, and regulatory guidance.

The position requires sound legal judgment, strong drafting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Associates coordinate with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, intermediaries, and regulators to meet timelines and deliverables.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or equivalent legal education
• Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar, or eligible for immediate admission by motion/reciprocity or to sit for the next New York 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/debt capital markets, public offerings, private placements, or related securities transactions
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, filings, disclosure obligations, corporate governance requirements, and market practice
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and offering materials with accuracy and sound judgment
• Excellent legal research, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Clear communication and ability to build effective client relationships and collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically in legal practice