Capital Markets Resource Attorney (San Francisco)

A leading global law firm is seeking a Capital Markets Resource Attorney to support one of the most active capital markets practices in the US and globally, known for representing issuers and investment banks in IPOs, follow-on offerings, SPAC and deSPAC transactions, and other public and private capital-raising work. This is a non-client-facing, non-billable role focused on enhancing the practice's knowledge infrastructure, marketing, and attorney enablement.

The resource attorney will keep current on legal and regulatory developments affecting capital markets, develop and maintain internal know-how and work-product archives, and draft client alerts, white papers, and external-facing resources. The role also involves maintaining and updating forms and templates, coordinating speaking engagements and webinars, and supporting business development efforts, including RFP responses.

Collaboration is central: the attorney will work with marketing on branding and presence, with professional development on training and skills development, and with information services and practice innovation teams to assess and adopt technologies that drive efficiency. This is an opportunity for a seasoned capital markets lawyer to shape the practice's resources and support its continued market leadership.

• Licensed attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience representing issuers and investment banks in capital markets transactions
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and SEC reporting requirements and related matters
• Mastery of capital markets substantive practice, with enthusiasm to learn as the practice, regulatory environment, and technology evolve
• Knowledge of industries regularly advised, particularly technology and life sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting skills
• Confident and engaging presenter
• Strong intellectual ability, judgment, interpersonal and technical skills
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Team player